Administering Medication in a Child Care Setting
1 Hour (.1 CEU) Online Training * Child Care Professional Development
Our Administering Medication Course is approved in select states. Some states require this training to be completed through a designated provider. Before enrolling, please verify your state’s specific requirements to ensure compliance.
States that accept our CEU courses: AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, FL, HI, ID, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MS, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, SD, TX, UT, VT, WY
Course Description
This course discusses training required for child care staff to administer medication to young children. It also addresses the methods of storing medications and how to dispose of unused or expired medications. This lesson also discusses methods of administering prescription and non-prescription drugs, as well as the treatment for chronic illness such as asthma, Type 1 Diabetes, and food allergies.
Learning Outcomes
- After reading about medication recording, participant will be able to identify methods of recording the child’s medications through a multiple-choice quiz.
- After reading about me, participant will be able to recall methods of storage and disposal of medication through a multiple-choice quiz.
Important Information
⭐This course does not qualify for STARS credit in Washington State.⭐
✔️ Course Information
This CEU course is delivered in English and consists of 1 hour of instruction. This course is designed for flexible, self-paced learning, allowing you to complete the material at your convenience. It is fully automated, tracking your progress and seamlessly resuming where you left off. No written assignments—just multiple-choice questions for a streamlined experience.
This CEU course is delivered in English and consists of 1 hour of instruction. This course is designed for flexible, self-paced learning, allowing you to complete the material at your convenience. It is fully automated, tracking your progress and seamlessly resuming where you left off. No written assignments—just multiple-choice questions for a streamlined experience.
✔️ Accessing the Course
Upon enrollment, you will receive an email with the necessary details to access the online training platform. Be sure to check your inbox and any spam or junk folders for this information.
Upon enrollment, you will receive an email with the necessary details to access the online training platform. Be sure to check your inbox and any spam or junk folders for this information.
✔️ Device Compatibility
The training platform is mobile-friendly, and most students find it functions well on cell phones and tablets. However, for an optimal learning experience, using a laptop or desktop computer is recommended.
The training platform is mobile-friendly, and most students find it functions well on cell phones and tablets. However, for an optimal learning experience, using a laptop or desktop computer is recommended.
✔️ Regulatory Compliance
The course content reflects standard industry practices. However, it is important to follow any specific regulations set by your state or county to ensure full compliance with local requirements.
The course content reflects standard industry practices. However, it is important to follow any specific regulations set by your state or county to ensure full compliance with local requirements.
✔️ Enrollment Period
Your enrollment in this course is valid for 12 months from the date of payment. Be sure to complete the course within this timeframe to retain access.
Your enrollment in this course is valid for 12 months from the date of payment. Be sure to complete the course within this timeframe to retain access.
