Medication Aide

Medication Aides assist patients in accurately taking oral, topical, or intravenous medications that must be administered in correct dosages and/or follow a strict medical protocol. A CHHA or CNA cannot administer medication without a Medication Aide certification. Of further assistance to both CNA and CHHA professionals, a Medication Aide is allowed to administer medication without supervision.

Medication Aide Duties

  • Administering routine oral medications
  • Overseeing medications managed through inhalation or applied topically
  • Documenting and recording medication management, noting adverse reactions and changes in the patient’s condition
  • Monitoring vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, respiration, and temperature)
  • Noting, monitoring, and reporting any behavioral changes

Employment Opportunities for Medication Aides

In most cases, medication aides are directly supervised by doctors, registered nurses, or other licensed caregivers. For this reason, CNA/CHHA professionals will earn this certification to improve their employment opportunities. Employment can be found in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, schools, rehabilitation facilities, and correctional institutions.

Job opportunities are especially plentiful in the healthcare profession. Employment for medication aides is projected to grow 21% from 2012-2022, by the bureau of Labor Statistics. This is faster than average for all careers.

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Registration Information

  • ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE PRE-PAID. No seats will be reserved unless registration fee will be made. Please note, fee to reserve a seat is not refundable.
  • Registration fee for CNA, Phlebotomy or EKG classes - $200 (non-refundable).
  • Registration fee for CHHA or CPR class - $80 (non-refundable).
  • Registration fee for Phlebotomy/EKG Review Class - $75 (non-refundable).
  • Available seats are filled on a first come-first served basis. Only preregistered students will be notified if the course is cancelled or rescheduled.
  • If you will not show up for your class, you may attend our next class. After second “no show” no refund will be given, and you will need to pay for your next class in full again.

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Ready to advance your career? Call us at (732) 306-1779 or visit our Union, NJ, training center to enroll.

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