La. Admin. Code tit. 22 § I-913

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section I-913 - Unlicensed Training Curriculum for Medication Administration [Formerly Section 513]

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

1. legal role differentiation in medication delivery;

2. classification of medications and general purposes of each;

3. proper procedures for administration of medication;

4. handling, storage, and disposal of medications;

5. appropriate and correct record keeping;

6. appropriate actions when emergencies and other unusual circumstances occur;

7. appropriate use of resources.

B. The course and skills demonstration shall be repeated only once upon the recommendation of the instructor.

C. A test score of 85 percent competency shall be required on the written test.

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. hand washing;

2. preparation and administration of:

a. oral medications including liquids;

b. topical medications;

3. documentation.

E. Child specific training includes at minimum:

1. reason for the medication;

2. desired and adverse effects of the individual's medication;

3. recognition and response to an emergency;

4. observation of the individual;

5. unique individual requirements for administration of medication;

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

a. administration of pre-measured dose inhalants;

b. handling and administering controlled substances;

c. measuring growth, taking vital signs and other specific procedures as required;

d. using emergency medications.

La. Admin. Code tit. 22, § I-913

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).

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