Short Course
Medication Technician
Specialize in the safe administration of medications in assisted living and residential facilities. Learn dosage, safety protocols, and documentation.
Program Overview
This 6-hour hands-on Medication Technician training meets the Florida Department of Elder Affairs guidelines for those assisting with medication in Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs). Our in-person training ensures participants gain the practical skills needed to safely administer and assist with medications.
What You'll Learn:
Safe medication handling and administration techniques
Florida legal and ethical requirements for ALFs
Proper documentation practices
Techniques for assisting residents with self-administration of medication
Recognizing and managing medication errors
Reading and understanding prescription labels
Assisting with various medication forms (oral, topical, ophthalmic, otic, nasal)
Measuring liquid medications and assisting with breaking or crushing tablets as prescribed
Recognizing medications needing clarification and reporting uncertainties
Recognizing medications needing clarification and reporting uncertainties
Monitoring and reporting adverse reactions
Using glucometers and safe use of medical devices
Supporting residents with nebulizers, CPAP devices, and oxygen nasal cannulas
Proper storage and retrieval of medications
Infection control techniques
Medication Tech Course Refund Policy
Registration, Cancellation, and Refund Policy
All payments made for the Medication Technician and CNA Preparation courses at Helping Hearts Training Center are final and non-refundable.
Due to limited class sizes, instructor scheduling, and advance preparation of course materials, no refunds will be issued for any reason, including but not limited to:
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Student cancellation
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Scheduling conflicts
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Personal emergencies
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Failure to attend
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Withdrawal before or after class begins
Once a student completes registration and submits payment, a seat is reserved and cannot be reassigned on short notice.
Enrollment Requirements
Participants will receive a certificate of completion upon finishing the course, meeting the requirements for Med Techs in Florida ALFs.”
Prerequisites:
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Must be 18 years or older
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No prior healthcare experience required
Certification & Exam Eligibility
Participants receive a certificate of completion upon finishing the course, meeting the requirements for Med Techs in Florida ALFs.