Medication Aide

We are currently offering medication aide classes during the day.

The next medication aide class begins on September 22, 2008


General Information

 

  • Day class from 9am to 2pm Monday and Friday.
  • Daytime clinical will be from 6:45am to 12pm Monday and Friday.
  • Total class time is 7.5 weeks for 75 hours.
  • Attendance is Mandatory; there will be no make-up days scheduled.

Enrollment Requirements:

  • Must complete an application
  • At the time of application $200 of tuition is required in order to hold your seat. This fee includes book fees.
  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Enroll early (ten students accepted per class)
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Must be a certified nursing aide (CNA).  Please bring card.
  • Upon completion of this class you will receive a certificate as a Medication Aide and you are eligible to take the state exam for certification.

Cost:

  • $390 this includes books, tuition, and PPD.
  • Virginia State Board Exam Fee is not included in tuition

 

Financial Assistance:

 

Region 2000

Virginia Employment Commission

Workforce Board

Social Services

 

Supplies:

·         2 white uniforms (needed by fourth week of class)

·         White shoes and socks (needed by fourth week of class)

·         Notepad (small enough to fit in your pocket)

·         Watch with a second hand for classroom & clinicals

·         Pencils and pens