Medication Aide
What is the Medication Aide program?
This course will provide the training and instruction needed to prepare Certified Nurse Aides and LVNs to administer routine medications to individuals working in nursing facilities, immediate care facilities for individuals with an intellectual disability, correctional institutions, or assisted living facilities to administer. This program is mandated by the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 242, Subchapter N, concerning the administration of medications to facility residents, and the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 142, Subchapter B, concerning the administration of medication by a home and community support services agency. Alamo Colleges Continuing Education at SAC is a Texas HHS-approved training provider. The optional Mental Health First Aide course is ideal for healthcare workers. Click here for details. |
Courses
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Program Information
Time Commitment140 Contact Hours 5 Month Training |
CertificationMedication Aide Certification |
Career OutlookLearn more at the Alamo Colleges Career Coach website |
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CE RegistrationPhone: 210-212-5266 (Option 4) |
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