Medication Administration Train-the-Trainer
The Medication Administration training session is a one day event offered by the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services (BDDS) to all licensed nurses employed by an approved provider of Developmental Disabilities services in the state of Indiana.
This training will prepare nurses who are responsible to train direct care staff in the curriculum entitled “Living in the Community: Medication Administration Manual – 2004 Edition.” There is no charge for this training which is provided for nurses only. Please note that the nurse must attend this one day session prior to training direct care staff.
Nurses formerly trained under the 1999 Living in the Community: Medication Administration Manual, must attend a refresher class to be updated to the 2004 standards.
Training Outline
- Trainer responsibilities
- Use of testing materials
- Use of certificate
- Corrections of errors found in materials
- Core A & B materials, testing, competency requirements
- Use of Supplemental lessons
- How to incorporate your company’s policies/practices
- Teaching techniques and tips
- Important material to stress
Course Materials
Participants are responsible for printing course materials and bringing them to the event.
Warning: The manual listed below is 327 pages. You may wish to print two-sided.
Training: Dates, Times and Locations
All 2009 training sessions will take place at the Indiana Government Center South Building in downtown Indianapolis. Use public entrance located at 3052 W. Washington Street.
01/26/2010: 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. 04/27/2010: 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. 07/26/2010: 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. 10/26/2010: 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Registration
To register, please follow the step-by-step instructions below:
1) Go to: https://ddrsprovider.fssa.in.gov/Events/Default.aspx.
2) Click Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services (BDDS) as the Organization Name
3) Select Event List on the left navigation bar.
4) N
avigate to your desired event and event date and select Register on the far right side of the corresponding event.5) Fill out registration form. (Please note that all fields with a red star are required)
a. First, Last and E-Mail Address
b. Position and Agency must be clicked and the Not Applicable selected
c. Phone Number is require
d. Please enter any special accommodations you require in the box at the end of the registration form.
6) Click Register at the bottom of the page.
a. Once you have successfully registered you will receive a confirmation page, as well as an E-Mail confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation, please check to make sure that all of the fields have been properly filled in on the form.
7) You may change or cancel your registration at any time by following the instructions on your E-Mail confirmation.
Please note that seating is limited.
