DODD Medication Administration Certification 1
The Registration Deadline is Monday, March 2, 2026. Registration is limited to 10 participants. If the class is full, please email Betsy Livecchi at blivecchi@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.
