$58 USD without Nursing Contract
$52 USD with Nursing Contract

Medication Administration in Community Settings




Wednesday, July 28th (Course is Full) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday, August 7th (Course is Full) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday, August 9th & Thursday, August 12th* 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, August 18th (One Day Class!) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursdays, August 26th & September 2nd 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, August 31st (One Day Class!) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Taught by registered nurses, this dynamic 2-part course is for unlicensed staff who work with individuals needing assistance with their medication. This may include people who have developmental disabilities, mobility impairments, mental illness, traumatic brain injury, chemical dependency, and elderly populations.
The course covers:


  • Medications common to residential facilities serving people with Mental Retardation, Mental Illness, and/or Chemical Dependency
  • Indications, contraindications and special instructions
  • Side effects and allergic reactions
  • Legal responsibility and accountability
  • Medication administration procedures
  • Documentation and reporting errors
  • Abbreveations, terminology and use of drug references

This interactive curriculum assists staff to recognize their accountability in this important role essential to client health. Medication administration by unlicensed staff in community facilities is a complicated task requiring both knowledge and skill to safely assist in the treatment of medical and psychiatric conditions.

According to the rules and regulations, unlicensed personnel must be appropriately trained to administer medications. The course has been designed to meet federal and state ICF/MR requirements.

Cost: $22 USD

Observed Skills Assessment

In addition to Medication Administration, an Observed Skill Assessment is available following part 2 of all Medication Administration courses, after completion of the written test.

Skills for administering oral and topical medications, as well as eye and ear drops, will be observed by a registered nurse. Students participating in the HCS Medication Administration course will have the opportunity to practice their skills prior to demonstrating competency. A certificate of completion will be issued to each participant upon demonstration of skill.

All students who are in need of this assessment must be pre-registered, space is limited.


Course Information:
  • Pre-registration is required
  • Register early! Class size is limited
  • Payment must accompany registration form
  • Video/audio taping of courses is prohibited
  • All classes begin on time. If you arrive late, you will be asked to reschedule and be charged the full amount for the class
  • Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be
    given a certificate of attendance
 Cancellation Policy:
  • Cancellations must be made no later than 5 business days prior to the course
  • The full course fee will be charged if cancellation is made in less than 5 business days
  • Registration is transferable to another person
* ASL Interpreter available for this class.
Notice is required 14 days prior to class if interpreter is needed.