Working as an Agency CMA can be financially rewarding but there certainly are some risks. Not knowing the residents, their baseline normal behaviors, activity levels, v/s and more can make it difficult to identify toxicities and drug side effects and interactions early. Each resident has their preferences and unique needs in taking their meds, ie, with a cracker or applesauce etc... without knowing the residents it can take longer to pass meds. The resident may not trust an unknown face and be wary of taking the medications you bring. Then there is the unique policies and procedures of the various LTC community you are working.

Tips to complete a safe med pass and keeping your composure will be explored in this module.