Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Medication Aide training program at Mid-America College of Health Sciences is a 75-clock hour program that is designed to enrich students with the knowledge and skills to be successful as medication aides upon completing the course and passing the State Examination. The in-person classes and labs session comprises of 50 hours and 25 hours clinical rotation. The role of a Medication Aide is to ensure that clients in nursing communities receive their prescribed medication therapy as outlined by the prescribing physician and nursing community protocols. The Medication Aide administers medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and works with other care team members like the Nurse Aide.
Course Topics covered include but are not limited to:
- Medication Administration Methods
- Medication Compliance
- Infection Control
- Drug References
- Basic Anatomy and Physiology of body systems
- Common Diseases and Medication-Related Treatments
There are two schedules to choose from: Hybrid and Weekday.
The Weekday schedule is made up of in-person classes, labs sessions, and clinical rotations. Offered for 5 weeks on Tuesday and Wednesday 7:00am - 3:00pm
The Hybrid (Blended – on campus & online) schedule is made up of online classes, with in-person labs and clinical rotations at approved nursing facilities. The online portion of this program will be done via our instance of the Blackboard learning management system.
Upon completion of the Medication Aide Program, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion and will be ready to take the Kansas State Medication Aide Certification Exam to become a Certified Medication Aide in Kansas.
Admission Requirements:
- 18 years of age or older
- Valid State ID and SSN card
- Active Kansas CNA License
- Active CPR/BLS Certification for Healthcare Professionals (AHA)
- Negative Tuberculosis (TB) test result – Can be a Skin test, Chest X-Ray, or Blood work.
- $25.00 registration fee – non-refundable
- Attend Course Orientation – On the Wednesday preceding the course start date.
- Fill and sign enrollment agreement form.
Program website: Best Medication Aide training in Kansas - Mid-America College of Health Sciences
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
5
Entrance Requirements
Combination of Education and Course(s)
School
Mid-America College of Health Sciences
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
75 hours
Training Location(s)
10000 W 75th St., Suite 241, Merriam, KS 66204
Local WIB
3 - Workforce Partnership
Type of Attainment:
n/a
Name of Credential
Certified Medication Aide
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
N/A
Refund Policy
Mid-America College of Health Sciences shall implement the refund policy stipulated under Kansas Board of Regents K.A.R 88-28-2(a) (9) guidelines.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Kansas Board of Regent/KDADS
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$60.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$40.00
In-State Tuition
$890.00
Out-of-State Tuition
$890.00
Registration Fee
$25.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$1,015.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$1,015.00
