(AUDIT) Medication Administration in Schools: What School Nurse Managers Need to Know

Participation in this workshop and the online course Medication Administration in a School Setting: School Nursing Practice in Massachusetts is required every three years for school nurses listed as signatories on the district’s MDPH Medication Administration Registration Application. 

What do school nurse managers need to know about overseeing their district’s medication administration and delegation program in Massachusetts schools?

This workshop is designed for public and private School Nurse Managers who are signatories on the Handling, Storage, and Delegation Registration Application with the MA Department of Public Health. Through self-paced activities (2 hours 15 minutes) and an interactive live Zoom session (2 hours and 15 minutes), this course will provide School Nurse Managers with the knowledge and tools they need to oversee their district’s Medication Administration Program

NOTE: Medication Administration Managers must take the online course Medication Administration in a School Setting: School Nursing Practice in Massachusetts prior to taking the Medication Manager Course. An audit version is available and can be used for the medication administration application. 

Target Audience

School Nurses and Nurse Practitioners. Required for School Nurses that are signatories on the Handling, Storage, and Delegation Registration Application with the MA Department of Public Health. 

Learning Objectives

After completing the training, you will be able to:

  • Describe the role and responsibilities of the school nurse manager in the medication administration program in schools
  • Evaluate a district’s medication program for regulatory compliance
  • Develop and implement district medication administration procedures the meet state regulations
  • Explain and implement the process for registration with MDPH of the school’s or school district’s medication administration program

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Participation in this workshop and the online course 
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.50 Participation
Course opens: 
07/01/2022
Course expires: 
06/30/2025
Course Length
ContentDuration
Self-Paced Activity2 hours 15 minutes
Zoom session2 hours and 15 minutes 
Zoom Meetings Dates:

(Links will be available after registration):

*Zoom registration will resume in August. Check this space for updates.

  • August 15th, 2024| 1:00 - 3:15 PM
  • August 21st, 2024| 1:00 - 3:15 PM
  • September 11th, 2024| 1:00 - 3:15 PM
  • September 19th, 2024| 1:00 - 3:15 PM

Zoom sessions may be canceled due to low registration.

Hybrid (Online/Zoom)
United States

Boston University School of Medicine asks all individuals involved in the development and presentation of Accredited Continuing Education activities to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies. This information is disclosed to all activity participants prior to the start of the educational activity. Boston University School of Medicine has procedures to mitigate all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. In addition, faculty members are asked to disclose when any unapproved use of pharmaceuticals and devices is being discussed.  

In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that faculty, planners, authors, and anyone who may be in control of content has been mitigated.

No faculty has any financial relationships to disclose. 

Faculty 

Beverly Heinze-Lacey, MPH,BSN, RN

Director, BU SHIELD

 

 

Erin Sivak, MSN, BSN, RN

SHIELD Nurse Educator

 

 

 

 

Jill Connolly, MEd, BSN, RN, NCSN

Medication Administration Program Nurse Advisor

jill.e.connolly@mass.gov

(781) 506-2149

 

 

Karen Robitaille, MBA, MSN, RN, NCSN

Director of School Health Services 

Reviewer 

 

CME/CNE Program Manager: Lesly Zapata, MPH

Boston University School of Medicine designates this enduring material of 4.75 participant hours 

Course Release Date: 5/30/2020
Material Reviewed: 6/21/2021, 7/7/2022, 10/7/2022, 6/28/2023, 07/01/2024
Course Expiration Date: 6/30/2025

Available Credit

  • 4.50 Participation
Please login or register to take this course.

Participation in this course includes the following steps:

  1. Enroll
  2. Complete the self-paced activities.
    The self-paced activities will take about 2 hours to complete. Note that live technical support is available weekdays 9 am-5 pm, so plan your learning time accordingly. Once this step is completed, you'll see a link to register for the Zoom meeting.
  3. Select the training date you prefer and register for the live Zoom session.
    Zoom will email you a calendar invitation and link to access the workshop.
  4. Attend Zoom Meeting
  5. Claim Credit
    After you have completed the Zoom session, BU SHIELD will email information on how to claim credit and obtain your course certificate.

Disclaimer

THIS CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM IS INTENDED SOLELY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES FOR QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. IN NO EVENT SHALL BOSTON UNIVERSITY BE LIABLE FOR ANY DECISION MADE OR ACTION TAKEN IN RELIANCE ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE PROGRAM. IN NO EVENT SHOULD THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE PROGRAM BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL CARE.  NO PHYSICIAN-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP IS BEING ESTABLISHED. IN NO EVENT SHOULD INFORMATION IN THE MATERIALS REGARDING LAWS, REGULATIONS, OR LEGAL LIABILITY BE CONSIDERED LEGAL ADVICE OR USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR CONSULTING WITH AN ATTORNEY.

Copyright

This material is copyrighted by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH).  MDPH grants permission for use of these materials for non-commercial educational use only, provided credit is given to the MDPH.  Modification of content is permitted only with prior approval of the MDPH School Health Unit.

Special Services / Dietary Needs

Boston University strives to be accessible, inclusive and diverse in our facilities, programming and academic offerings. Your experience in this event is important to us. If you have a disability, require communication access services for the deaf or hard of hearing, or believe that you require a reasonable accommodation for another reason please contact the BUSM-CME Office at least 3 weeks prior to event to discuss your needs.  For in person meetings with meals, we will work to accommodate dietary requests (including, but not limited to: kosher, vegetarian, low cholesterol, and low sodium) received in writing at least three weeks prior to the start of the conference.  Please contact us at cme@bu.edu