The certified medication aide program introduces the basic concepts of medication administration including drug classifications, drug action and nursing implications for specific drugs. You will gain hands-on experience, working in a clinical setting. You must be a CNA to enroll in this five credit hour program, which is a prerequisite for a practical nursing program. High school seniors, who are at least 18 years old, as well as adult students are eligible to enroll in this five-credit-hour course. Upon completion, you will be prepared to take the Medication Aide Certification exam from the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services. However, as stipulated by law, you must be 18 years of age to take the certification exam.
To enroll in this program, you must score a minimum of 5 in both reading and math on the Accuplacer test.
