CNA209 - CMA: COPD Medications (1.0 HR)
This course aims to provide medication aides with a general understanding of COPD medications. This includes a review of the common medications prescribed for treatment, their drug classification, side effects, and the various devices used to administer these medications.
Purpose: This course aims to provide medication aides with a general understanding of COPD medications. This includes a review of the common medications prescribed for treatment, their drug classification, side effects, and the various devices used to administer these medications.
Objectives:
- Identify the different types of medications prescribed to treat COPD symptoms.
- Name the common methods of medication administration of COPD medications.
- Identify the medication delivery devices associated with COPD medication and proper care of device.
- Identify potential side effects associated with the medications used to treat COPD.
Continuing Education Credits: 0 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 0 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 0 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 0 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 0 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 1.0 CE hours for certified medication assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.