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Professional Medication Management for the Elderly

The certification that prevents the #1 cause of preventable hospitalization

9h
Of training
25
Lessons
80
Questions
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Rubén Gómez
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Includes:
✓25 video + text lessons
✓80 practice questions
✓Real cases + reflections
✓24/7 AI Coach (Claude)
✓Final exam + verifiable certificate
✓Bilingual EN + ES
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Curriculum

9 modules · 25 lessons · 9 hours. Each lesson with content, real cases, quiz and personal reflection.

1

Foundations: Why Medication is Different in the Elderly

Pharmacokinetic changes with aging, the 7 Rights of medication, and why a caregiver is the last line of defense.

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Why Elderly Patients Are Vulnerable to Medication Errors
Aging changes how the body absorbs, processes and eliminates drugs. A senior is NOT a small adult — they are a different physiology.
14 min
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The 7 Rights of Medication: The Universal Safety Framework
A simple, memorable checklist used in every nursing program worldwide. Master this and you prevent 90% of medication errors.
16 min
2

Basic Pharmacology Every Caregiver Must Know

How drugs actually work in the body, what dose really means, and the 6 routes of administration.

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How Drugs Actually Work in the Body
Pharmacology in plain language. The journey of a pill from mouth to bloodstream to organ to elimination.
15 min
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What Dose Really Means: mg, mcg, IU, mL Decoded
Reading a prescription label without confusion. The 4 units of measurement that show up daily and how to never mistake them.
14 min
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The 6 Routes of Administration and When Each is Critical
Oral, sublingual, topical, inhaled, injected, rectal. Each has unique rules. Mixing them up changes outcomes drastically.
16 min
3

Cardiovascular Medications: HTN, Statins, Heart Failure

The most common drugs in seniors. Lipitor, Lisinopril, Lasix and what to watch for.

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Hypertension Medications: ACE Inhibitors, ARBs, Beta-Blockers, Diuretics
Half of all seniors take a BP medication. Know the 4 main families, what to watch for, and the BP threshold to STOP.
17 min
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Statins: The Cholesterol Drugs Every Senior Takes
Lipitor, Crestor, Zocor. Lower cholesterol but bring real risks. Know the muscle warnings.
16 min
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Heart Failure Medications: Diuretics, ACE/ARBs, Digoxin
When the heart cannot keep up. Daily weights, leg swelling, and the signs of fluid overload to catch early.
18 min
4

Anticoagulants and Diabetes Medications

Warfarin/Coumadin, Eliquis, insulin and oral antidiabetics. The most dangerous category if mismanaged.

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Warfarin, Eliquis and DOACs: The Dangerous Blood Thinners
Anticoagulants prevent strokes but cause bleeding. INR monitoring, dietary rules, and what to watch for.
18 min
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Insulin Basics: Types, Timing, Injection Technique
The hormone with the smallest safety margin. Master the 4 types, when to give each, and how to inject safely.
19 min
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Oral Antidiabetics: Metformin, Sulfonylureas, SGLT2, GLP-1
The pills that control type 2 diabetes. Each family has different risks and side effects worth knowing.
18 min
5

Psychiatric Medications and Pain Management

Antidepressants, anxiolytics, opioids, and NSAIDs. The fine line between relief and risk.

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Antidepressants and Anxiolytics: SSRIs, Benzodiazepines, and the Hidden Risks
Mental health medications are heavily prescribed in elderly. Know what helps, what harms, and the BEERS warnings.
19 min
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Opioids and Pain Management: Tramadol, Oxycodone, Fentanyl, and the Patch Rules
Pain in elderly is underdiagnosed and overtreated with opioids. Master safe administration and signs of overdose.
19 min
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Antipsychotics in the Elderly: The Black Box Warning
Antipsychotics are overprescribed in dementia. They double mortality. Know when they are justified and when not.
20 min
6

Polypharmacy and the BEERS Criteria

When 5+ medications create more problems than they solve. The BEERS list of drugs to avoid in elderly.

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The Prescribing Cascade: How One Pill Becomes Ten
Most polypharmacy is not because the patient is sicker — it is because side effects get treated with more drugs.
18 min
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The BEERS Criteria: The Official List of Drugs to Avoid in the Elderly
The AGS BEERS list is the gold standard for medication safety in elderly. Know the top 20 most dangerous prescriptions.
20 min
7

Safe Administration Techniques

Crushing pills, insulin injections, inhalers, and preventing aspiration in dysphagia patients.

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Crushing Pills and Dysphagia: When You Can, When You Cannot
Dysphagia affects 40% of seniors. Wrong crushing can deliver an overdose, ruin efficacy, or burn the esophagus.
18 min
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Inhaler Technique: Why 80% of Seniors Do It Wrong
A wasted inhaler is no medication. Master the 5 inhaler types and how to teach perfect technique.
19 min
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Topical Medications, Subcutaneous Injections, and Suppositories
Beyond pills: the special techniques every caregiver should master with confidence and dignity.
20 min
8

Errors, Adverse Reactions, and SBAR Communication

How to spot an ADR early, what to do when you miss a dose, and the SBAR format for pharmacists and doctors.

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Detecting Adverse Drug Reactions Before They Become Emergencies
The first 72 hours after a new medication are critical. Master the pattern recognition that catches problems early.
19 min
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Missed Dose Protocol: What to Do When the Pill is Forgotten
Every caregiver will face this. The wrong response can be as harmful as the missed dose. Master the rules per medication class.
18 min
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SBAR Communication with Pharmacists and Doctors
The 60-second format that turns you from "the caregiver" into a trusted member of the medical team.
20 min
9

Systems, Documentation and Legal Boundaries

MAR sheets, pill organizers, medication apps, and the legal scope of a non-licensed caregiver.

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The MAR (Medication Administration Record) and the Home Medication Binder
The single document that protects the patient, the family, and you. Build a binder that any caregiver or paramedic can use in 30 seconds.
19 min
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Pill Organizers, Apps, and Smart Pharmacy Packaging
The tools that turn medication management from a daily anxiety into a smooth routine.
18 min
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Legal Scope and Boundaries: What You Can and Cannot Do
The legal line between caregiver assistance and licensed medical practice. Protect the patient and yourself.
19 min
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Final Exam + Certificate

12 integrating questions. 80% to pass. Verifiable digital certificate for families.