Learning Today. . .
Caring Tomorrow. . .
A Service of MedEd America
Why Choose MedEd America?
Pat Carper, RN established MedEd America in 2002. We have been training licensed and unlicensed people for over 20 years. Pat has a broad range of experiences—she was a high school teacher with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology Education and the exceptional student education core. With over 16 years of hospital experience, she specialized in pediatrics while caring for people across the age spectrum. In 2006, she started training unlicensed people in Medication Administration caring for individuals receiving APD services.
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APD Approved 65G-7 Training (APD Trainer #NW1-001-TV)
Online and Virtual Live Formats Available. MedEd America was the first and as of January 2024 the only Approved Trainer for Online and Virtual Live Training classes for APD.
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Skills Validations: Med Admin, PEFA, & Insulin
Onsite practical skill validations by appointment. Our RN instructor comes to your location to ensure hands-on clinical competency.
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Technical Innovation & Healthcare Recordkeeping
In collaboration with Ed Carp, our tech team is engineering specialized recordkeeping software and technical IT solutions tailored specifically for APD provider operations.
Meet Our Team
Dedicated Professionals Behind MedEd America & MEAQualityAssurance.com
Dorthea "Pat" Carper, RN
Founder & Executive InstructorFounder of MedEd America (est. 2002), combining a B.S. in Biology Education with 16+ years of pediatric hospital nursing. APD Approved Trainer (#NW1-001-TV) since 2006, Pat pioneered Florida's first online & virtual live 65G-7 Medication Administration. She is also authorized to teach the Prescribed Enteral Formula Administration (PEFA) Training Course, and Insulin training programs.
Stephen P. Carper
Operations & Student Support ManagerStephen's connection to APD training began at just 8 years old, spending his summers assisting his mother, Pat Carper, RN, when she first started training APD providers in 2006. He earned his CPR Instructor Certification at age 16 and has served as MedEd America’s Operations & Admin Lead since 2018, managing student registrations and support. Stephen brings rich, hands-on clinical insight to the team from his frontline experience as a Hospital Nursing Tech, Medication Administration Provider, and Direct Support Professional (DSP) in ResHab behavioral and in-home care."
Ed Carp
IT Specialist & Systems ArchitectFamily by Choice & Tech Mentor Since 2003
Early Linux kernel developer (credited in Linus Torvalds' kernel CREDITS for work on cron, at, and the LDP Hardware HOWTO) and developer of Escapade. With 30+ years in Unix/Linux engineering, Ed architects secure PDO database infrastructure and collaboration in the design of a custom APD recordkeeping software for MedEd America.
Our Educational Services & Validations
Providing Gold Standard Support, Courses, and Competency Validations for APD Providers, Direct Support Professionals, and Nurses
Travel Policy: Live classes and validations outside of Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa counties will incur trip charges. Estimates for training and travel charges are available upon request.
65G-7 Online Course
$70.00 / Student
APD Approved - NW1-001-TV
Complete your training on your schedule. Available 24/7/365 Support and instructor assistance available through email, phone, or web conference during business hours.
Virtual Live 65G-7 Training
$190.00 / Student
Class Size:
Min 4 / Max 20 students
(Combined agencies welcome. Private group classes available.)
Experience interactive live training over Google Meetings divided into convenient 2.5 hour sessions with flexible online testing. By Appointment.
PEFA Training Course
$95.00 / Student
Class Size:
Min 4 / Max 6 students
(Combined agencies welcome. Private group classes available.)
By Appointment Only
Onsite PEFA Training. Our Instructor comes to you. Maximum class size is 6. PEFA Validation is included if completed the same day as the class. Mileage and Travel expense for locations outside of Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa counties.
Revalidation - Basic Medication Administration Training & PEFA Training
$50.00 / Student
Class Size:
Min 1 students
(Combined agencies welcome. Private group classes available.)
By Appointment Only
Onsite Validation Training. Our Instructor comes to you. Mileage and/or Travel expense for locations outside of Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa counties.
In-Service Training for DSPs
FREE
Client-specific training requirements, staff development, and general knowledge topics designed for APD direct service providers.
Licensed Staff may take continuing education classes that address specific needs of the individuals they are caring for to meet their APD in-service requirements and obtain continuing education credits toward their license renewal.
Non-Primary Routes Validation
$50.00 / 1st Student
50% OFF ($25.00) for additional students
Class Size:
Min 1 students
(Combined agencies welcome. Private group classes available.)
Onsite practical competency validations for specialized non-primary medication routes. Discounted rate applies to additional students tested at the same appointment location and time.
Continuing Education for Nurses<BR/> and CNAs
Free
CEBroker Provider #50-543
MedEd America will offer all the required courses needed for renewal for Certified Nursing Assistants & Nurses licensed in Florida in addition to general education and courses pertaining to caring for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Required courses will be the initial offering with courses focusing on developmental disabilities and general topics to be added as they are completed and published.
Study Hall & Virtual Classroom
FREE
Virtual Meeting - 500 capacity
Check events calendar for schedule
Have Questions about Chapter 65G-7 ??
Join us in our Study Hall. Everyone is welcome!! You don't need to be enrolled in a Medication Administration Training Course to attend. Our goal is helping anyone who has questions to better understand the rules in Chapter 65G-7 of the Florida Administrative Code. We will be discussing MARs...the rules, how to fill them out, what is needed in the MAR book; Controlled Medication Count Sheets...how to correctly fill them out; and answering questions that you have.
Community Town Hall
FREE
Virtual Meeting - 500 capacity
Check events calendar for schedule
Working together for a better tomorrow
The Town Hall is a place where we can share our successes, discuss our issues, and design plans to make the lives of the people we serve better. Sometimes working in this profession becomes overwhelming. Especially when you feel like no one understands the trials and tribulations you face. With a supportive community of people who "really understand" what you are going through, we can help make the day to day easier. WARNING: This is a place of nurturing, acceptance, and support...Check negativity, sarcasm, drama and screaming at the door!!! If that's what you are looking for you won't find it here. Violators will be gone with a click of a button.
Bookstore, Software & Media
Explore our published materials, custom recordkeeping tools, newsletters, and educational resources
MedEd America YouTube Channel
Subscribe to our channel for live updates, MAR completion tutorials, and 65G-7 educational guides.
Digital Recordkeeping System
Co-developed by Pat Carper, RN and Ed! Next-generation electronic documentation, MAR management, and compliance software tailored for APD providers.
MedEd America Newsletter
Stay up-to-date on APD rule updates, upcoming live event schedules, and healthcare tips delivered directly to your inbox.
Connect With Us On Social Media
Events Calendar
View upcoming Study Halls, Town Halls, and Virtual Live Classes
Frequently Asked Questions
Dedicated Support Email: meaqualityassurance@gmail.com
For More Information
We are always happy to help! Reach out via phone or email during business hours.
Business Hours
Monday - Friday
9AM - 5PM CT / 10AM - 6PM ET
Call Us
Pat: 850-530-8431
Please Call During Business Hours Only
Email Us
meaqualityassurance@gmail.com