The main goals of this course are to provide knowledge and skills to child care providers regarding administering medications. Medication is usually given at home by parents/guardian. When a child attends a child care facility, the medication can be administered by child care providers to maintain the health of the child, prevent illness, or relieve symptoms. Doing this allows a child who is not acutely ill to attend a child care program outside of home. To administer medication, child care providers have to comply with laws, regulations, and best practice.