Medication Aide

Program Details

The Medication Aide training program at Mid-America Nursing & Allied-Health Institute 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 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. Students will have the option to select classes that suit their schedules. There are two class offerings:

• Hybrid – Four (4) weeks. Course is a mix of online lectures, one lab session, and three (3) days of clinical rotations at nursing communities.
• 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 a Certified Medication Aide in Kansas.

Program Delivery: Residential and Blended (Hybrid)

Admission Requirements

* All admission requirements must be met and/or submitted before the course start date *

• 18 years of age or older
• Valid State ID and SSN card 
• Current Kansas CNA License
• Complete Admission Package – Must be completed in-person with a member of our admissions staff. 
• Reading Assessment – Completed during course orientation.
• Current CPR/BLS Certification for Healthcare Professionals (AHA) – Only American Heart Association (AHA) certifications will be accepted. We provide CPR/BLS training for an additional fee of $65 if needed.
• Negative Tuberculosis (TB) test result – Can be a Skin test, Chest X-Ray, or Blood work.
• Negative COVID-19 test result or COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card – Negative test results must be within 2 weeks of the course start date.
• Plain black scrub set
• $100 registration fee to hold your spot – Non-refundable
• Attend Course Orientation – On the Wednesday preceding the course start date at 2:00 pm

Tuition: $850.00

* Tuition must be paid in full before the course start date *

Includes:

• Textbook/Curriculum
• State Exam Fee

Please Note:

• Students are responsible for the cost of Scrubs, TB Test, and CPR/BLS (cost may vary).
• Students may qualify for Kansas Workforce, or MO Full Employment Council (FEC) financial assistance. Please contact us for more details on financial assistance options.
• A payment plan option is available for six (6) week courses. Approval and signed agreement required. Please contact us for more details. 

Online Registration

Scroll down to view upcoming course dates for each schedule type.