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An Introduction to Medication Administration and Delegation in MA Schools
The registration fee for this course has been reduced. Additional funding from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has made this discount possible. The reduced rate will be effective until the extra funds from MDPH are expended. |
What do nurses need to know about medication administration in Massachusetts schools?
This self-paced course provides the key information every School Nurse needs to know about medication administration and delegation in Massachusetts schools, including laws and regulations, school nurse role and responsibilities, and best practice approaches.
Participation in this workshop is required every three years for school nurses listed as signatories on the district’s MDPH Medication Administration Registration Application.
This is one of two training workshops mandated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) in order to be licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) as a School Nurse.
Target Audience
- Nurses seeking licensure by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) as a School Nurse in Massachusetts (mandated course).
- School Nurses who are listed on a school district’s MDPH Medication Delegation Registration Application (mandated every three years).
Learning Objectives
After completing the training, learners will be able to:
- Outline a School Nurse's responsibilities around medication administration
- Identify a School Nurse's obligations under Federal, State, and Local Regulations
- Describe types of medication delegation in a school setting and identify situations that can and cannot be delegated
- Describe the five rights of delegation
- Identify the best practice approach for several common student situations
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Nurse Planner
Beverly Heinze-Lacey, MPH, BSN, RN
Director, BU SHIELD
Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Reviewers
Jill Connolly, MEd, BSN, RN, NCSN
Medication Administration Program Nurse Advisor, School Health Services, Division of Child/Adolescent Health and Reproductive Health, Massachusetts Department of Public Health
(781) 506-2149
Planner, Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Karen Robitaille, MBA, MSN, RN, NCSN
Director of School Health Services, Division of Child/Adolescent Health and Reproductive Health, Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Avery Hines, MSN, RN, NCSN
(former) Assistant Director of School Health Services, Division of Child/Adolescent Health and Reproductive Health, Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Subject Matter Expert (SME)
CME/CNE Program Manager: Lesly Zapata, MPH
In support of improving patient care, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nursing Contact Hours: 2.25 contact hours, of which 2.25 are eligible for pharmacology credit
SHIELD is a DESE-approved provider for PDPs. PDP certificates are issued for programs/series lasting 10 or more hours on a topic. CNE certificates are also issued for eligible courses. Learners may use CNE certificates toward PDPs.
| Course Release Date: | 08/01/2025 |
| Material Reviewed: | |
| Course Expiration Date: | 06/30/2026 |
Available Credit
- 2.50 ANCC
- 2.50 ANCC Pharmacology
- 2.50 Participation
Price
The registration fee for this course has been reduced. Additional funding from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has made this discount possible. The reduced rate will be effective until the extra funds from MDPH are expended. |
Please email [email protected] or call 617.358.5005 with any technical, content, and/or payment questions.
Disclaimer
THIS CONTINUING 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.
Required Hardware/software
If you have any technical help/password questions or questions regarding course payment, email [email protected].
Technical requirements for accessing online courses:
| Operating System | Windows XP–Windows 11, Mac OS X 10.8 or greater |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 or Pentium 4, 2-GHz or higher |
| Memory | 2 GB of RAM or higher |
| Browser | Browser with pop-up blocker disabled: Google Chrome v39 or later, Mozilla Firefox v34 or later, Internet Explorer v8 or later, Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari v6 or later. |
| Sound Card / Speakers | This course does use audio. Closed captioning is available. |
| Monitor / Video Card | SVGA or better (capable of at least 1024 X 768 resolution, 16-bit graphics) |