Nurse-Trainer Medication Administration in the Community Course Curriculum Manual

This manual is for the exclusive use of professional nurses trained by DHS as Nurse-Trainers, and is the official source of materials and information for training unlicensed staff to administer oral and topical medications in programs defined by Rule 116: Administration of Medication in Community Settings. Any other use is prohibited.

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Section 1 - Evaluation Application

• Print Individual Section 2 pages:
  • Request/Approval For RN Nurse-Trainer Status (pdf) (IL462-4401)
  • Program Evaluation - RN Nurse-Trainer Training Program Presented By: DHS Master Nurse Trainer Form (pdf) (IL462-4402)

Section 2 - Administrative Rule 116

• Print Individual Section 2 Pages:
  • Section 2 Cover Page (pdf)
  • Rule 116: Administration of Medication in Community Settings

Section 3 - Memos and Letters

• Memos and Letters (pdf) - 11 pages

Section 4 - Nursing Assessment

• Nursing Assessment (pdf) - 21 pages

Section 5 Presenter's Guide

• Presenter's Guide (pdf) - 55 pages

Section 6 - Appendix A Teaching Materials

• Appendix A Teaching Materials (pdf) - 11 pages

Section 7 - Appendix B Body Systems

• Appendix B Body Systems (pdf) - 15 pages

Section 8 - Appendix C Administration of Medication Checklists

• Appendix C Administration of Medication Checklists (pdf) - 21 pages

Section 9 - Appendix D Overheads

• Appendix D Overheads (pdf) - 17 pages

Section 10 - Appendix E Testing Materials

• Appendix E Testing Materials (pdf) - 3 pages (revised 6-1-15)

Section 11 - Appendix F Suggested Documentation

• Appendix F Suggested Documentation - 5 pages

Section 12 - Completion of Nursing Services Packet (NSP)

• Completion of Nursing Services Packet (pdf) - 22 pages

Section 13 - DHS Nurse-Trainer Program Computer-Based Post-Test Details

• As of January 2012, a DHS Nurse-Trainer Training Program computer-based post test has been added.  This will enhance the competency assessment of newly enrolled nurse-trainers and before becoming a nurse-trainer.
• After completion of the required three webinars training course, RNs must first complete the DHS Request/Approval for RN Nurse-Trainer Status (IL462-4401) form and return it to Anne.Fitz@illinois.gov or fax to Anne Fitz at (217) 782-9535.
• Upon completion of the DHS Nurse-Trainer Program, prospective RNs must take a DHS Nurse-Training computer-based post test that was added as of January, 2012. The computer-based test will be assigned to you by the Division of Developmental Disabilities after your attendance at the webinars is verified and required documentation was received.
• You must complete the computer-based test within 10 working days upon receipt of the test link email received from the Division of Developmental Disabilities. This test cannot completed by using your phone.
• If you do not complete the Nurse-Trainer test with at least 90%, you may retake the test up to three times. If you do not complete the Nurse-Trainer test the third time with at least 90%, you must retake the Nurse-Trainer two live webinars before retaking the Nurse-Trainer test.

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Contact Information

Division of Developmental Disabilities, Bureau of Quality Management Anne.Fitz@illinois.gov or (217) 785-6183.