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Medication Aide

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Are you a CNA looking to add skills?

Austin Community College is committed to helping you improve your nursing skills. Our course prepares Certified Nurse Aides to administer routine medications to individuals in a Skilled Nursing Facility, ICF-IDD Facility, a correctional institution or Assisted Living Facility.

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What will I learn?

Our 144-hour course is a comprehensive program that follows the Texas Department of Health & Human Services course curriculum. It provides an in-depth review of all aspects of administering medications. All body systems are covered including the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs.

This program is designed for individuals who desire to work directly with patients in a healthcare setting under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

This Program Requires An Application!

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How do I start?

Be certified as a Nurse Aide and are currently working in a Skilled Nursing or ICF-IDD Facility for at least 90 days in the current calendar year, are at least eighteen (18) years of age and have a clean criminal record, then contact our CE Healthcare Advising Specialist, Aida Lasanta, at aida.lasanta@austincc.edu or (512) 223-7118 to get started.

You should also download the program application from this page and submit it to the CE Healthcare Advising Specialist, Aida Lasanta, at aida.lasanta@austincc.edu. In a short time, you can begin a new future in one of Austin's hottest professional occupations!

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Program
Information

Tuition

$1,095.00
Additional Fees Apply

Payment Options

Financial Assistance Available

Time Commitment

144 Hours
12 Hours / Week

Certification

Medication Administration Permit

Career
Information

Median Salary

$30,521
New workers start around $27,444. Normal pay is $30,521 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $38,694.

Annual Job Openings

715
Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.

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Program Coordinator

Meoshe Robertson
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512-223-7271

Course Registration

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Medication Aide Course Listings

2023 Spring Semester

2023 Spring Semester

Jan 3rd, 2023 - May 29th, 2023

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2023 Summer Semester

2023 Summer Semester

May 30th, 2023 - Aug 20th, 2023

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Coordinator

Meoshe Robertson
512-223-7271

Location

ACC Northridge Campus
11928 Stonehollow Dr
Austin, Texas 78758

Medication Aide

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Program Information: http://continue.austincc.edu/medaide
Program Coordinator: Meoshe Robertson @ 512-223-7271 | meoshe.robertson@austincc.edu

Are you a CNA looking to add skills?

Austin Community College is committed to helping you improve your nursing skills. Our course prepares Certified Nurse Aides to administer routine medications to individuals in a Skilled Nursing Facility, ICF-IDD Facility, a correctional institution or Assisted Living Facility.

Would You Like To View Program Courses?

View Course Schedule

What will I learn?

Our 144-hour course is a comprehensive program that follows the Texas Department of Health & Human Services course curriculum. It provides an in-depth review of all aspects of administering medications. All body systems are covered including the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs.

This program is designed for individuals who desire to work directly with patients in a healthcare setting under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

This Program Requires An Application!

Download

How do I start?

Be certified as a Nurse Aide and are currently working in a Skilled Nursing or ICF-IDD Facility for at least 90 days in the current calendar year, are at least eighteen (18) years of age and have a clean criminal record, then contact our CE Healthcare Advising Specialist, Aida Lasanta, at aida.lasanta@austincc.edu or (512) 223-7118 to get started.

You should also download the program application from this page and submit it to the CE Healthcare Advising Specialist, Aida Lasanta, at aida.lasanta@austincc.edu. In a short time, you can begin a new future in one of Austin's hottest professional occupations!

Medication Aide Program Information

Tuition

$1,095.00
Books & Fees Not Included

Payment Options

Financial Assistance Available

Time Commitment

144 Hours
12 Hours / Week

Certification

Medication Administration Permit

Median Wage

$30,521

Job Market

715

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