A medication aide is a certified nursing assistant (C.N.A.) who is responsible for administering medication to patients daily in different types of healthcare facilities. As a responsible healthcare professional, medication aides should possess knowledge of patient care procedures so that they can coordinate with different nurses to deliver them. They follow written or verbal instructions from physicians on how to manage their patients' medications. Medication aide duties also include observing and monitoring their patients along with reporting and documenting changes in their conditions.
Medication Aide - I
Course Fee: $400
Includes:
- Books
- Instruction for MT State Licensure Exam
- Skills Competency Checklist
- State Exam Fees
- Work Ethic Skills Training
- Job Placement Assistance
CNA's with this certification are able to administer medications only in assisted living facilities.
Medication Aide - II
Course Fee: $550
Includes:
- Books
- Instruction for MT State Licensure Exam
- Skills Competency Checklist
- State Exam Fees
- Work Ethic Skills Training
- Job Placement Assistance
CNA's with this certification are able to administer medications in assisted living, long-term care, and group home facilities.
(Must have been employed as a licensed C.N.A. in a long-term care facility for a minimum
of 4000 hours to be eligible)
These programs will prepare you for the Montana state licensure exam.
Details
Class times (Hybrid model)
8:30 am - 4:00 pm on Skills Day
There are 3 - 4 days of online bookwork that must be completed prior to Skills Day.
Dates
Offered every other month starting in January 2023. Contact our office for more information.
Class Location
Great Falls College MSU TBD
Requirements
To be considered for admission into the Medication Aide Programs, the following required items must be complete and submitted to:
Great Falls College MSU
Continuing Education & Training Office, Rm. G30
2100 16th Ave. S.
Great Falls, MT 59405
(Office Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm, Mon-Fri)
Email: cet@gfcmsu.edu
1. Application
2. Course Fee: Medication Aide I - $400 | Medication Aide II - $550
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- Acceptable forms of payment include credit card, cash, or money order
- Fees Include
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- Books
- Instruction for MT State Licensure Exam
- Skills Competency Checklist
- State Exam Fees
- Work Ethic Skills Training
- Job Placement Assistance
Individuals completing a healthcare training & continue their education in a degree program at Great Falls College MSU can receive a discount on tuition.