NAC632.825. General requirements.

An approved program for medication aides - certified must provide training to enable each trainee to:

     1. Learn the fundamentals of safety and the proper care of patients by a medication aide - certified at a designated facility.

     2. Demonstrate the proper procedures for:

     (a) The administration of medication:

          (1) In the appropriate manner;

          (2) At the appropriate time;

          (3) To the correct patient; and

          (4) In the correct dosage; and

     (b) Documenting the administration of medication.

     3. Perform three safety checks to ensure the proper administration of medication.

     4. Understand the causes of errors in the administration of medication.

     5. Support and promote the rights of patients.

     6. Understand the scope of practice of a medication aide - certified and the role of the delegating and supervising nurse.

     7. Understand that a medication aide - certified may not accept the delegation of any duty that is beyond the scope of practice of the medication aide - certified.

     8. Understand the ethical and legal issues regarding the administration of medication and the rights of patients regarding the administration of medication.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Nursing by R112-11, eff. 2-15-2012)