FL S1830

Defines "medication technician" as an unlicensed staff member who completes 6 hours of training and may assist residents with self-administration of medications and point-of-care devices.

Requires medication technicians to complete 6 hours of initial training provided by a registered nurse or licensed pharmacist before assisting with medication administration.

Mandates 2 hours of continuing education annually for medication technicians after initial training completion.

Directs the agency to establish rules specifying minimum training requirements covering infection control, safe handling of point-of-care devices, communication with health care providers, nursing standards, and medication self-administration assistance methods.

Takes effect July 1, 2021.