Medication Aide

This NC Board of Nursing approved course is designed to meet the training requirements to become qualified as a Medication Aide. It will cover the six rights of medication administration for non-licensed personnel. Topics will include medication administration via the oral, topical and instillation routes, medical asepsis, hand hygiene, terminology and legal implications. Upon completion, students should be prepared to take the competency exam and demonstrate skills necessary to qualify for listing on the North Carolina Medication Aide Registry. 24 Hours (No Clinical) 

**Note: This course is not a Med Tech training Program.

See here for current requirements:

https://www.forsythtech.edu/courses-programs/job-skills/medical-health/medication-aide/

Current Coordinator: Judith Briggs

Program Contact: Amanda Wingo

Program Summary:        24 hours (no clinical)

This NC Board of Nursing approved course is designed to meet the training requirements to become qualified as a Medication Aide.   It will cover the six rights of medication administration for non-licensed personnel.  Topics will include medication administration via the oral, topical and instillation routes, medical asepsis, hand hygiene, terminology, and legal implications.  Upon completion students should be prepared to take the competency exam and demonstrate skills necessary to qualify for listing on the North Carolina Medication Aide Registry. 

Note: The course is not a Med Tech training program.   For information regarding the Med Tech     requirements for Adult Care Homes go to:   https://ncnar.ncdhhs.gov/ncmaach.html

Requirements:

• Current NAI certification with the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation
• High School Diploma/High School Transcript/GED OR College Diploma/College Transcript (showing graduation date)
• Driver’s License or Government Issued Picture ID 
• No absences or tardies are allowed

Must bring these documents to the Health Education Department (Room 32) prior to registration.

***All Prices Subject to Change

Registration:        $80.00 

Books:                    Medication Administration – A Medication Aide Training Course

                                Medication Aide Program – Policy / Skills Handbook

***Contact bookstore for current pricing  336-734-7100 

State Certification Information:   Contact Credentia at 888-723-6773 OR Visit https://credentia.com/test-takers/ncma