Medication Aide
Job Summary
Medication Aides administer prescribed medications to patients in healthcare settings, ensuring proper dosage and monitoring effects.
Required Education / Training Summary
People starting in this career usually have:
Postsecondary certificate
No work experience
No on-the-job training
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| Occupation | Program Name | Institution | Certificate Earned | Per Student Program Cost | Program Length | Time of Day | Instructional Hours / Credits | Clinical Placement/Field Experience/Practicum? | Modality | Location | Eligibility Reqs/Pre-Reqs | Notes/Description | Website | Contact Info | Modified | Modified By | Category |
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| Medication Aide | Certified Medication Technician | Aquidneck Island Adult Learning | Certificate | $630.00 | 15 weeks | Evenings | 45 | N | in-person | Newport, RI | CNA with active status and ability to complete med passes at place of employment, 18 years old and have HS Diploma or GED | 45 hour training and licensing for active CNAs in the administration of medications; learn how to track and allocate dosages; learn about specific medications and their side effects; discover how to prevent infection as part of proper administration of medication to patients. | http://newportcommunityschool.org/ncs/ | aialc@newportcommunityschool.org | 5/24/2023 13:55 | Martin, Robert (DOA) | Non-Credit |
| Medication Aide | Certified Medication Technician | GenerationsRI (in partnership with Roger Williams University - University College) | Certificate | $600.00 | 15 weeks or<br>accelerated 8-week course | Providence, RI | CNAs holding a current RI state license | Generations (generationsri.com) and RWU's University College offer a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) Training, licensed by the RI Department of Health. CNAs holding a current RI state license have the opportunity to obtain their medical administration certification over a period of fifteen (15) weeks, an accelerated eight (8)-week course or a two (2) week daytime class, depending on availability. This program is licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Health and meets all necessary requirements and guidelines. Generations and RWU's University College reserve the right to cancel any classes, at any time and for any reason, including due to low enrollment. | https://www.rwu.edu/uc/offerings/corporate-community-trainings | (401) 254-3530 | 6/6/2023 8:57 | Sunkavalli, Sri (DOA - Contractor) | Non-Credit | ||||
| Medication Aide | Certified Medication Technician | University of Rhode Island | Certificate | $0.00 | program length is 15 weeks plus time to complete 3 medication passes at nursing facility | evenings | 45 hours | Y | In person | Providence, RI | Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED.<br>Must be a licensed CNA with an active status and be at least 18 years old.<br>Must be currently employed in a RI DOH State Licensed Nursing Home / Assisted Living /Adult Day Care or RI DOH Rehab Facilit | This non-credit course is designed to meet the requirements of Section R23-17.9 Rules and Regulations Pertaining to RI Certificates of Registration for Medication Aides, Rhode Island Department of Health. This course is offered in cooperation with the URI Office of Strategic Initiatives, URI Health Collaborative, URI College of Pharmacy, and the Rhode Island Department of Health. All instructors are RI registered pharmacists that have been selected through the University’s College of Pharmacy. This is a pass/fail class; (‘S‘ -satisfactory or ‘U’ -unsatisfactory)- no letter grade is given. | https://web.uri.edu/osi/programs/state-approved-training-program-in-dru… | osi@etal.uri.edu | 5/9/2024 14:09 | Huskey, Aryana (OHHS - Contractor) | Non-Credit |