Certified Medication Aide
Medication Aides can provide medications in nursing homes, assisted living centers; or in patient homes.
A Medication Aide is trained to work under the direct supervision of a caretaker or licensed health care professional. They provide routine medication by oral, inhalation, topical and instillation routes when appropriate direction and monitoring is provided.
A Medication Aide is trained to work under the direct supervision of a caretaker or licensed health care professional. They provide routine medication by oral, inhalation, topical and instillation routes when appropriate direction and monitoring is provided.
Course Information and Prerequisites
Successful completion of an approved Nurse Aide course. Proof of current placement on Kansas Nurse Aide Registry must be provided before start of course.
The Medication Aide course provides over 75 hours of classroom and clinical instruction related to the competencies required for medication administration.
Students successfully completing the course receives a certificate of completion from Midwestern College and qualify to take the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Medication Aide written examination.
Applicants need to be aware of the eligibility requirements for taking the state certification testing and employment. Persons with a criminal record, substance abuse problems or health problems that would interfere with safe practices may be ineligible for state testing and/or employment.
Attendance at every class session is required for completion.
