Medication Aide

The 68-Hour Medication Administration training program for unlicensed personnel is a Virginia Board of Nursing approved curriculum for individuals who want to work in assisted living facilities. Students are taught the basic knowledge and skills needed to perform medication administration safely and effectively. This program qualifies participants to take the State Registered Medication Aide Exam. The training will prepare an individual for a position as a Medication Aide.

WHAT DOES A MEDICATION AIDE DO?

This program prepares students to assist patients with self-administration of medications in ALF’s.

Classroom instruction: 36 hrs

Clinical instruction: 32 hrs

Program Length: 2 weeks (Daytime Program Only)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

· Admission/Application Fee $550 (Minimum down payment is $350)

· Valid Identification (passport, driver’s license, state ID)

· Social Security card

· Criminal Background check (provided by school)

· TB Test (PPD skin test or a negitive chest X-ray) No older than 1 year is required (the school will provide PPD skin test for a fee)

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The minimum requirement to enroll in the Medication Aide program is the completion of a Virginia Board of Nursing 120 Hour Nurse Aide Training Program or Approved 40 Hour Department of Social Services Direct Care Staff Training Program.

JOB OUTLOOK

Similar to other growing healthcare professions, the demand for Medication Aides is expected to continue to grow substantially.

Medication Aide Day Program Class Schedule

Class: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Monday – Friday

Clinical: 6:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Wednesday – Friday

Start Date	End Date
April 16, 2012	April 27, 2012
June 11, 2012	June 22, 2012
August 20, 2012	August 31,2012
October 15, 2012	October 26, 2012
December 10, 2012	December 21,2012
February 18, 2013	March 1, 2013
April 29, 2013 FULL	May 10, 2013 FULL
May 20, 2013	May 31, 2013
July 22, 2013	August 2, 2013
September 30, 2013	October 11, 2013

Medication Aide Evening Program Class Schedule

Class: 4:30pm - 9:30pm Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

Clinical: 4:00p.m. - 9:30pm Monday thru Thursday

***New Evening class starting Monday, April 30 and June 25, 2012***

STATE CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion you will have the option to register for the:

1. For the State of Virginia Board of Nursing- Registered Medication Aide Exam, for an additional fee (not included in the tuition).