Medication Aide

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

Courses run from three (3) 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. Students will have the option to select classes that suit their schedules. There are four class offerings:

• Accelerated - Three (3) weeks. Classes on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm
• Hybrid - Four (4) weeks and is a mix of online lectures, one lab session, and three (3) days of clinical rotations at nursing communities.
• Weekday Evenings -  Six (6) weeks. Classes on Thursdays and Fridays from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm
• Weekend - Six (6) weeks. Classes on Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm

Upon completion of the Medication Aide Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion and will be ready to take the Kansas State Medication Aide Certification Exam to become Certified Medication Aide in Kansas.

Program Delivery: Residential and Blended (Hybrid)

Admission Requirements

*All admission requirements must be met before the first day of class.*

• 18 years and above
• Valid State IDs/SSN
• Current Kansas CNA License
• Complete Admission Package
• Reading Assessment
• Current CPR/BLS for Healthcare Provider (AHA) - (Provided at our institute for $65, if needed)
• Negative TB test result - (Skin test, chest x-ray, or blood work)
• Negative COVID-19 test result - (Provided at our institute for free)
• Plain black scrub set
• $100 registration fee to hold your spot - (Non-refundable)
• Attend Course Orientation - (On the Friday preceding the course start date at 4:00 pm)

Tuition: $850.00 - Includes:

• Textbook/Curriculum
• State Exam Fee

Students are responsible for the cost of Scrubs, TB Test, and CPR/BLS (cost may vary).

Payment Options:

• Full tuition payment is due before the first day of class for Hybrid courses
• There are two (2) payment plan options for the six (6) week courses (Weekend and Weekday Evenings)
  • Full payment before the first day of class
  • 50% before the first day of class, and the remaining balance after 2 weeks of class

Students may qualify for Kansas Workforce, or MO Full Employment Council (FEC) financial assistance. For more details on financial assistance options, please give us a call. 

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