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Programs > Professional Development > Medication Aide
Medication Aide

Medication Aides can provide medications in nursing homes, assisted living centers; intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded, schools, childcare settings; or patient homes.  

   

A Medication Aide is trained to work under the direct supervision of a caretaker or licensed health care professional. They provide routine medication by oral, inhalation, topical and instillation routes when appropriate direction and monitoring is provided.  

   

Course Information and Prerequisites  

  • Successful completion of an approved Nurse Aide course (or its equivalent) or minimally six months prior experience working as a Nurse Aide is required to register. Proof of current placement on Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry must be provided prior to start of course.
  • The Clarkson College Medication Aide course provides over 40 hours of classroom instruction related to the competencies required for medication administration.
  • Students successfully completing the course receive a certificate of completion from Clarkson College and qualify to take the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Medication Aide written examination. Note: The State Medication Aide examination is administered monthly outside the scope of this course at various locations.
  • The State of Nebraska requires that a student must be 18 years old and be able to read, write, speak and understand the English Language.
  • Applicants need to be aware of the eligibility requirements for taking the state certification testing and employment. Persons with a criminal record, substance abuse problems or health problems that would interfere with safe practices may be ineligible for state testing and/or employment. Many employers may require an individual to be a Certified Nursing Assistant before allowing them to function as a Certified Medication Aide.
  • Attendance at every class session is required for completion.

   

Course Schedule 

>>Download Course Schedule (PDF format) 

  

Tuition Information 

Payment in full is due at the time of registration.  

  

Course Fee: $275.00  

Course fee includes:  

  • Tuition
  • Textbook (a $25.00 value)
  • Competency Assessment (a $50.00 value)
  • Course handouts and materials

Credit cards accepted are: MasterCard, VISA, Discover and American Express. Make checks payable to: Clarkson College Office of Professional Development. Your check is welcome here! However in the unlikely event your check is returned for non-sufficient funds, we reserve the right to re-present the item electronically plus the state allowed processing fee of $35.00. Re-presentation is handled by eTech Transaction Solutions, Inc.  

  

Refund Policy  

  • Cancellation 5 business days or more in advance - refund minus $75.00 withdrawal fee.
  • Cancellation 4 business days in advance thru start of second class session - 50% refund of course fees.
  • No refunds will be provided after the start of the second class session.
  • No refunds or transfers for "no-shows".
  • All refunds will be sent to the student address on file within 60 days.
  • To cancel please call Sharon Nieto at 402.552.3396.

  

Registration Information 

Pre-registration required. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.  

  

The following registration options are available: 

  • Online: Click here to register online.
  • Phone: Click here for information to register over the phone with a credit card.
  • In-Person: Click here for information to register in-person with a credit card.
  • By Mail: Click here to download the Medication Aide brochure with registration form. (PDF format)

   

Course Locations 

All class sessions are held at the Clarkson College Ed-Tech Building, 121 S. 44th Street, (corner of 44th and Douglas Streets), Omaha, NE 68131.  

   

Additional Information  

>>Medication Aide brochure (PDF format)  

For additional information please email ProfessionalDevelopment@ClarksonCollege.edu or call 402.552.3396. 



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