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What NOT to Do When Administering Medications
Medication Administration eTraining Slide 8
- Do NOT administer unlabeled medications or medications with incomplete instructions
- Do NOT borrow medications from another individual
- Do NOT give expired or discolored medications
- Do NOT return unused medications back into their container if already removed or dropped
- Do NOT administer medication if all five rights have not been checked first
Types of Medications Present In a School Setting
Medication Administration eTraining Slide 4
The requirements for administering medications in school are the same, regardless of the type of medication (e.g. over the counter cough drops vs. prescribed).
Importance of Proper Medication Administration
Medication Administration eTraining Slide 3
- More chronically ill and stable children are going to school with medications required to be taken some time while in school
- Proper administration of medications can promote and support a child鈥檚 academic success
- Proper administration of medications may help keep a child healthy and keep his or her chronic condition stable
Why You Have This Training
Medication Administration eTraining Slide 2
California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Education Code 49423
Medication Administration Overview
Medication Administration eTraining Slide 1
- Importance of proper medication administration
- Types of medications administered in a school setting
- The 5 RIGHTS to proper medication administration
- Universal Precautions regarding administration of medication
- What NOT to do
- Requirements in school
Injuries in Schools Overview
Injuries in Schools eTraining Slide 1
- Impact of physical trauma on children
- What is physical trauma?
- Mild signs & symptoms
- Management of mild signs & symptoms
- Severe signs & symptoms
- What to do in an emergency
- What NOT to do
- How to prevent physical trauma
What You Need at School
Food Allergy eTraining Slide 14
- An Emergency Care Plan
- A Dietary Prescription completed by physician (for food allergies only)
- A Medication Authorization form
- An Epi-pen
- CPR training
How to Prevent a Reaction
Food Allergy eTraining Slide 13
In order to prevent severe allergic reactions individuals should do the following:
What To Do in An Emergency
Food Allergy eTraining Slide 11
The signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis usually appear rapidly, within seconds or minutes, after an exposure to an allergen. However, in some cases, the reaction can be delayed for up to one to three hours depending on the substance causing the reaction.