The Massachusetts MAP certification test is what stands between your training and being listed as certified to administer medications. Practicing real-style questions is the fastest
Sometimes you cannot get to a notary. Maybe the signer is in the hospital, a loved one cannot leave home, or a closing has to
Many employers assume a first aid kit on the wall is enough. Often it is not. OSHA has specific expectations for trained responders, CPR and
If you want to work in care in Massachusetts, the terms can be overwhelming: HHA, CNA, PCA, DSP, MAP. Which do you actually need? It
Direct support professional, or DSP, is one of the most accessible ways into human services work in Massachusetts. You do not need a degree, most
The MAP certification test is the last hurdle between your training and your certification, and not knowing what to expect makes it more stressful than
The medication administration record, or MAR, is the paper or electronic sheet where every dose is recorded. It sounds like simple paperwork, but it is
Most medications are given on a fixed schedule. PRN medications are different, and that difference is why they confuse new staff. PRN means the medication
If you administer medications in a group home, day program or community residence, the rights of medication administration are the backbone of doing it safely.
People often ask a notary to stamp a document that never needed it, or skip one that did, and only find out when a bank
