Giving Medicines to Children
Discusses prescription and over-the-counter medicines, anaphylactic reactions, and problems giving medicines to children. It identifies certain medications that should not be given to children and common prescription abbreviations.
Goal: to understand the safety and use of medications and how to properly administer
NOTE FOR WA STATE PROVIDERS : As per PD Policy 405 of DCYF, this class can no longer be used for STARS credit ( in service hours) in Washington State
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Giving Medicines to Children
Goal: to understand the safety and use of medications and how to properly administer
Table of Contents
- Medications
- Giving Medications to Children
- Medication Safety
- Anaphylactic Reactions
- Documentation
After completing this class, the student will be able to:
- explain the difference between prescription and over-the-counter medications
- properly manage common problems encountered in giving children medicine
- demonstrate safe medication practices
- recognize an anaphylactic reaction