Keep The Beat Medical & Safety Training

Course Description:

This 6-hour hands-on Medication Technician training complies with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs guidelines for individuals assisting with medications in Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs). Our in-person training ensures that participants acquire the practical skills necessary to administer and assist with medications safely.

What You’ll Learn:

- Techniques for safe medication handling and administration

- Legal and ethical requirements for ALFs in Florida

- Best practices for proper documentation

- Methods for aiding residents with self-administration of medication

- Identification and management of medication errors

- Interpretation of prescription labels for accurate assistance

Trainees will practice:

- Assisting with various forms of medication: oral, topical, ophthalmic, otic, and nasal

- Measuring liquid medications and aiding with the splitting or crushing of tablets, as prescribed

- Recognizing medications that require clarification and reporting any uncertainties

Additionally, trainees will learn:

- How to maintain a Medication Observation Record (MOR) for precise documentation of each medication event

- Monitoring and reporting adverse reactions

- Using glucometers and ensuring the safe use of medical devices

- Supporting residents with nebulizers, CPAP devices, and oxygen nasal cannulas

- Proper storage and retrieval of medications for efficient access

- Infection control techniques to reduce contamination risks during medication assistance

Certification & Requirements:

Participants will receive a certificate of completion, fulfilling the Med Tech requirements for Florida ALFs.

Prerequisites:

- Must be at least 18 years old

- Pass a level 2 background check

- No previous healthcare experience is required

**** BLS needed "same day rate offered" - $40