DODD Medication Administration Certification 1
The Registration Deadline is Monday, September 21, 2026. Registration is limited to 10 participants. If the class is full,please email Kristine Clouse at kclouse@clearwatercog.org to check for any cancellations.
**Please arrive 15 minutes early prior to the class.
Clearwater COG Training Course Syllabus
DODD Prescribed Medications and Health Related Activities Certification Category 1
Learning objectives: Certified personnel will attend all sessions and demonstrate the preparation, administration and documentation procedure when administering prescribed medication presented in the curriculum; how to perform and document the health-related activities presented in the curriculum; and possess minimum knowledge base by passing a written exam with no less than 80%. Certified personnel will identify what is required to maintain and renew certification, how the rules and regulations governing administration of medications and performance of health-related activities apply to their care-giving activities. They will identify actions to take when signs and symptoms may indicate a significant health problem or medication side effect.
Unlicensed Personnel Certification Requirements: To be eligible for certification in the DODD approved Medication Administration Category 1 program the personnel must meet the following requirements:
- At least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or GED
- Meets the criteria of Nurse Aide registry background check
- Meets the criteria of DODD Abuser Registry
- Meets the criteria of background check in compliance with the Rule 5123:2-02-2
- Employed by Certified DD Agency or Certified DODD IP
- Application completed by DD Agency or completed by DODD IP and submit HSD/GED (For IP only) verified by RN Trainer
Criteria for Successful Completion of this Course: The candidate must attend the class in its entirety, participate in class activities, successfully pass the closed book exam with an 80% or higher score, and successfully complete a skill check for each task taught in the course and complete an evaluation.
Instructional Methods/Learning Tools: Lecture, small group activities, class discussion, return
IMPORTANT! Please read:
To attend this course, you must complete both of the following:
- Register for the course and complete checkout. This reserves your seat for the class date you selected.
- Complete the DODD Med Admin Application (both the Employer and DD Personnel sections) before the class date.
The application is required to attend, but it does not hold a seat on its own. You must be fully registered and have a completed application to remain on the roster.
If your application is not complete by the class date, your seat will be forfeited. The link to the application will be found at the end of registration.
