Who should take AFCH – 1136: Assisting with Medications?

This course is designed for Adult Family Care Home (AFCH) and Adult Foster Care (AFC) owners, administrators, and direct care staff who assist with resident medications in small group living environments. It is ideal for those responsible for medication support, health monitoring, and day-to-day resident care.

What will I learn in this medications course?

You will learn how medications are defined, why medication administration can differ among specialized populations, the basics of key body systems such as the nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and endocrine systems, and how they respond to medication. You will also explore emergency medications, when they may be needed, and how to support safe emergency medication administration within your scope.

Does this course qualify for Michigan Adult Foster Care CEUs?

Yes. AFCH – 1136: Assisting with Medications is part of Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc.'s Michigan Adult Foster Care CEU catalog and may be used toward ongoing training requirements. Providers should always confirm final acceptance with their specific licensing or regulatory authority.

Does the course cover emergency medication administration?

Yes. Chapter 3 focuses on emergency medication administration, including what qualifies as an emergency medication, why it may be ordered, and how staff should respond while respecting their scope of practice and supporting resident safety.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Yes. Upon successful completion of the course and its review components, you will receive a downloadable certificate that can be kept in personnel files and presented during Adult Foster Care or Adult Family Care Home licensing reviews.

AFCH – 1136: Assisting with Medications

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Chapter 1: Advanced Medications
- Section 1-A: How are Medications Defined?
- Section 1-B: Why Is Medication Administration Different Among Specialized Populations?
- Section 1-C: - A Look at Our Discussion - Review
- A Special Regulatory Introduction...
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Chapter 2: The Body Systems
- Section 2-A: The Endocrine System
- Section 2-B: The Nervous System
- Section 2-C: The Circulatory System
- Section 2-D: The Respiratory System
- Section 2-E: The Digestive System
- Section 2-F: The Muscuskeletal System
- Section 2-G: The Urinary System
- Section 2-H: The Integumentary System
- Section 2-I: The Reproductive System
- Section 2-J: A Look at Our Discussion - A Review
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Chapter 3: Emergency Medication Administration
- Section 3-A: What Are Emergency Medications and Why Might They Be Needed?
- Section 3-B: The Realities of Emergency Medication Administration - Intro
- Section 3-C: A Look at What We Have Discussed - Review