1. A. The six hours of general training for the medication administration course shall consist at minimum of the following information:

   1. 1. legal role differentiation in medication delivery;
   2. 2. classification of medications and general purposes of each;
   3. 3. proper procedures for administration of medication;
   4. 4. handling, storage, and disposal of medications;
   5. 5. appropriate and correct record keeping;
   6. 6. appropriate actions when emergencies and other unusual circumstances occur;
   7. 7. appropriate use of resources.
2. B. The course and skills demonstration shall be repeated only once upon the recommendation of the instructor.
3. C. A test score of 85 percent competency shall be required on the written test.

4. D. A pass/fail grade based on demonstrated competency on the skills checklist shall apply to the practical portion of the course. A registered nurse shall administer the examination. The applicant shall demonstrate competency in the following areas:

   1. 1. hand washing;

   2. 2. preparation and administration of:

      1. a. oral medications including liquids;
      2. b. topical medications;
   3. 3. documentation.

5. E. Child specific training includes at minimum:

   1. 1. reason for the medication;
   2. 2. desired and adverse effects of the individual's medication;
   3. 3. recognition and response to an emergency;
   4. 4. observation of the individual;
   5. 5. unique individual requirements for administration of medication;

   6. 6. additional training such as the following may be required:

      1. a. administration of pre-measured dose inhalants;
      2. b. handling and administering controlled substances;
      3. c. measuring growth, taking vital signs and other specific procedures as required;
      4. d. using emergency medications.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:918(K), and 15:911.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of the Secretary and Department of Health and Hospitals, Board of Nursing, LR 28:1786 (August 2002).