The Certified Medication Aide (MA-C) program trains licensed Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) with long-term care experience to administer medications in long-term care facilities. Students learn medication administration, recordkeeping, monitoring for medication reactions, and best practices for working with pharmacies. An active CNA license and 2,000 hours of employment are required for admission.
Prerequisites: Active CNA license, 2,000 hours of long-term care employment