Medication Aide
Program Information Packet & Application
Credentials Evaluation Form
Career Overview
Medication Aides work under the supervision of a nurse in a long-term care facility and distribute medication to facility residents.
Length of Training/Requirements
The program consists of 144 hours of classroom/laboratory instruction and 10 hours of supervised internship. Students must finish a minimum of 140 hours prior to sitting for the state exam. Courses are offered during the day and evening. The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services, (DADS) Medication Aide Department, awards licensure after successfully completing course objectives and passing the state exam. Students must pay $25 exam fee to DADS.
Admission Prerequisites
- At least 18 years old
- A copy of high school diploma/GED or official transcripts reflecting completion of a college degree from the USA. If diploma is from another country, an approved Credential Evaluator must evaluate it
- Completed departmental admissions packet
- Current CNA certification and current employment in a licensed, long-term care facility.
--or--
Current employment in a licensed facility with 90 days experience in the past 12 months as a direct care staff person prior to the first day of class.
Basic Training
| Class | Hours |
|---|---|
| Medication Aide: Basic (Medication Administration) NURA 1013 | 154 |
| Continuing Education | |
| Medication Aide Recertification Renewal (NURA 1041) | 7 |
Please call 972-238-6950 or
email HealthProfessions@dcccd.edu or
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Continuing Education Class Listings
Fall 2008