Certified Medication Aide

Certified medication aides administer prescription medications only at the delegation of a nurse to residents of nursing homes and residential care facilities. This 3-week training includes 45 hours of lecture and lab practice to prepare students to distribute medications in long-term care and residential care facilities. Students also spend at least 16 hours in clinical practice in a long term care and/or residential care facility, distributing medications under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
 
Approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN)
 
Training Requirements:
Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalent diploma
To function as a Certified Medication Aide in a nursing home, the applicant must be listed as “active” on the Ohio Nurse Aide Registry
To function as a Certified Medication Aide in a Residential Care Facility, you must have at least one year of direct care experience in a Residential Care Facility OR be listed as “active” on the Ohio Nurse Aide Registry.
Provide a clean background check
 
Important Notes:
All Payments Are Nonrefundable & Based on per person