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DDRS Home > Developmental Disability (BDDS) > Medication Administration Train-the-Trainer 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

  • Core A & B materials, testing, competency requirements
  • Corrections of errors found in materials
  • How to incorporate your company’s policies/practices
  • Important material to stress
  • Teaching techniques and tips
  • Trainer responsibilities
  • Use of certificate
  • Use of Supplemental lessons
  • Use of testing materials

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 2011 training sessions will take place at the Indiana Government Center South (IGCS) building in downtown Indianapolis. Use public entrance located at 302 W. Washington Street. Please allow extra time to pass through security.

 Tuesday, July 10, 2012  9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Conference Room A
     
   
     

Parking is available nearby at the Eiteljorg Museum garage ($10+/day), The Marriott ($19+/day) and various Circle Centre Mall garages ($12+ for 6-12 hours).
NOTE: Metered Parking is subject to tow.

*Parking fees listed as a courtesy and are subject to change.

Registration

Register online at https://ddrsprovider.fssa.in.gov/Events/Default.aspx.

    *Registration is required.