TV - MED Tech Certification
Southern Technical Institute, Tavares Campus • 1300 South Duncan Drive Building A - Suite #5 Tavares, FL 32778 Organized by Southern Technical InstituteAbout this event
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We're sorry, but this course/class is over. The last meeting was Wednesday, September 27, 2023.
Med Tech Certification Course
Assistance with Self-Administered Medication in Florida
When Florida residents can no longer manage their own medications in an Assisted Living Facility (ALFs) and/or Home Health setting, they rely on Med Techs to assist them. The Med Tech certification course provides students with 6 hours of training regarding safe assistance to safely administer medications in an Assisted Living Facility (ALF). Southern Technical Institute Med-Tech is taught by a Registered Nurse and our curriculum focuses on the six rights of medication administration and the regulations concerning prescription medications that include the following:
- State law and rule requirements with respect to the supervision, assistance, administration, and management of medications in assisted living facilities;
- Procedures and techniques for assisting the resident with self-administration of medication including how to read a prescription label;
- Providing the right medications to the right resident;
- Common medications;
- The importance of taking medications as prescribed;
- Recognition of side effects and adverse reactions and procedures to follow when residents appear to be experiencing side effects and adverse reactions;
- Documentation and record keeping; and
- Medication storage and disposal.
- Training also includes demonstrations of proper techniques and provides hands-on learning through practice exercises.
After successful completion of the certification course, you will be prepared to:
- Understand a prescription label;
Provide assistance with self-administration in accordance with Section 429.256, F.S., and Rule 58A-5.0185, F.A.C., as well as:
- Assist with oral dosage forms; topical dosage forms; and topical ophthalmic, otic, and nasal dosage forms;
- Measure liquid medications, break scored tablets, and crush tablets in accordance with prescription directions;
- Recognize the need to obtain clarification of an "as needed" prescription order;
- Recognize a medication order which requires judgment or discretion, and to advise the resident, resident's health care provider or facility employer of his or her inability to assist in the administration of such orders;
- Complete a medication observation record (MOR);
- Retrieve and store medication; and
- Recognize the general signs of adverse reactions to medications and report such reactions.
Med Tech Certificate:
After successful completion of the training course, you will receive your 4-hour Med Tech certification which is valid for twelve months (1 year) from the date of your course completion date.
All students are required to wear medical scrubs (any color, any style) to all classes, plus socks and rubber sole/slip-resistant shoes (any color). Please bring your photo ID, a pen, highlighter, and notebook to class with you.
If you have questions about the Med Tech course or would like additional information, call Southern Technical Institute Tavares (352) 508-5560 for assistance through Student Services.
Location
Tavares - Classroom A (CNA) at Southern Technical Institute, Tavares Campus
Instructor
Carolyn Brennan RN
Robert KwanRN
Instructor RN-TBD
Instructor NON-RN TBD-1
Instructor NON RN TBD-2
Instructor NON-RN TBD 3
Instructor NON-RN TBD 4
Instructor RN - TBD 2
Sandra Thomas
Andrea Shay Williams
Arlicia Brown
Kelly Ghist-Hawley
Alice-Marie Kotkowski
June Robinson
Tiffanie Walton
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Location
Southern Technical Institute, Tavares Campus
1300 South Duncan Drive Building A - Suite #5 Tavares, FL 32778