The Franklin County Board of DD does not offer Medication Administration classes on site, but maintains a list of certified training agencies This link opens a pdf in a new tab. that provide the training locally.
How do I know if I am required to attend?
The Individual Service Plan (I.S.P.) will specify if staff are required to complete the course, and which level of Certification is required for the specific Individual being served. The FCBDD Service Coordinator assigned to the Individual will verify the requirement.
Also, below is an excerpt from the DODD site, listing relevant Rules on the subject:
| Chapter 5123:2-6 | Administration of Prescribed Medications, Performance of Health-Related Activities, and Performance of Tube Feedings |
| 5123:2-6-01 This link opens a pdf in a new tab. | Definitions |
| 5123:2-6-02 This link opens a pdf in a new tab. | Self administration or assistance with the self administration of prescribed medication |
| 5123:2-6-03 This link opens a pdf in a new tab. | Authorization of MR/DD personnel to administer prescribed medications, perform health-related activities, or perform tube feedings |
| 5123:2-6-04 This link opens a pdf in a new tab. | Qualifications, training, and certification of registered nurses to train MR/DD personnel in the administration of prescribed medications, performance of health-related activities, and performance of tube feedings |
| 5123:2-6-05 This link opens a pdf in a new tab. | Qualifications and training for registered nurses to train MR/DD personnel and for MR/DD personnel in the administration of prescribed medications and the performance of tube feedings for individuals of a residential facility with seventeen or more beds who are on a field trip from the facility |
| 5123:2-6-06 This link opens a pdf in a new tab. | Qualifications, training, and certification of MR/DD personnel in the administration of prescribed medications, performance of health-related activities, and performance of tube feedings |
| 5123:2-6-07 This link opens a pdf in a new tab. | General provisions and compliance in the administration of prescribed medications, performance of health-related activities, and performance of tube feedings |
View the full list of Rules in effect. This link opens a different website in a new tab.
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