Medication Aide
Class Schedules & Enrollment Form
Note that due to COVID 19 and clinical site availability clinical days & times will vary. Schedules will be discussed during orientation. Orientation is the Friday before 1st day of class.
Click on the tab below to see the course schedule and begin the enrollment process.
Times: 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Times: 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
This is a mix of online lectures, labs and clinical rotations at long term care communities. Lab and clinical rotation days will vary. Schedule and other course details will be available during orientation.
Program Details
The Medication Aide training program is a 75-clock hour program that is designed to enrich students with the knowledge and skills to be successful as medication aides upon completing the course and passing the State examination. The role of a Medication Aide is to ensure that clients in nursing communities receive their prescribed medication therapy as outlined by the prescribing physician and nursing community protocols. The Medication Aide administers medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and works with other care team members like the Nurse Aide. Course Topics covered include but are not limited to:
- Medication Administration Methods
- Medication Compliance
- Infection Control
- Drug References
- Basic Anatomy and Physiology of body systems
- Common Diseases and Medication Related Treatments
The course runs from four (4) to six (6) weeks in training that includes laboratory and clinical skills in nursing communities located in Kansas under the supervision of experienced Registered Nurses. There are three class offerings:
- Hybrid – 4 weeks and is a mix of online lectures, one lab session, and three (3) days of clinical rotations at nursing communities.
- Weekday Evening class runs for six (6) weeks on Thursdays and Fridays.
- Weekend class run for six (6) on Saturdays and Sunday morning
Students will have the option to select classes that suit their schedules.
Upon passing the course, students will be awarded Certificate of Completion and be ready to take the Kansas State Medication Aide Certificate Examination to become Certified Medication Aide only in Kansas.
Admission Requirements
- 18 years and above
- Valid State IDs/SSN
- Current Kansas CNA Certificate
- Complete Admission Package
- Reading Assessment
- Attend course Orientation (orientations will be on the Friday before course start date).
- Plain black scrub set
- Current CPR/BLS for Healthcare Provider from American Hearts Association (AHA)
- Copy of Negative TB Result (Skin test, Chest X-Ray or Blood work)
- Negative COVID 19 test result (testing provided for free at Institute)
- Tuition – $850 (include State Exam fee and textbook)
- $100 to hold your spot (non-refundable with no-show to class). Payment plan available only for the six (6) week’s classes.
Students may qualify for Kansas Workforce KHPOP financial assistance program.