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Medication administration training and certification developed by DODD authorizes caregivers to perform a variety of tasks for people with many different medical conditions.
DODD-approved curriculum must be used for all medication administration certification initial training classes, including the stand-alone vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), epinephrine auto-injector, and over-the-counter (OTC) topical medications for comfort, cleansing, and protection of intact skin, hair, nails, teeth, and oral surfaces.
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Medication Administration Classes. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) require certification to administer most medications and treatments to ensure safe, accurate medication and treatment administration. Medication Administration classes are taught by a DODD-certified Registered Nurse (RN) Trainer using DODD-approved curriculum.
The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) has guidance on how to determine the right supports needed for safe and accurate medication administration. The type of supports, and certification requirements of those helping with medication
The purpose of the Category 1: Prescribed Medications and Health-Related Activities course is to teach and certify unlicensed Developmental Disabilities (DD) staff to meet the essential requirements to provide Medication Administration and Health-Related Activities.
To access the statewide medication administration training schedule on the DODD website, go to: www.dodd.ohio.gov. Click on "TRAINING", scroll down and click on "Training for Providers"
