Medication Aide (G3 and FastForward Eligible)

Length: 5 Weeks

G3 and Fast Forward Tuition Assistance

Purpose

This program teaches you the skills needed to administer medication in a variety of settings, including nursing homes and residences. Learn and develop skills in: proper procedure for preparing, administering, and maintaining medications; asepsis; basic pharmacology; assisting clients with self-administration of medication; and documentation.  This program is a great addition to your Nurse Aide or PCA. The combination of class time and clinical rotations provides you with plenty of practice and the confidence to succeed. Following successful completion of the course, you will be prepared to take the Virginia State Board of Nursing Medication Aide exam for licensure.

Admission Requirements

• Proof of completion of a Nurse Aide course or a 40-hour DCA or PCA course
• Proof of BLS and CPR for Healthcare Providers Certification (American Heart Association)
• Pass background check and drug screening scheduled by Rappahannock Community College
• Provide proof of required vaccinations/immunities through the document tracker. Applicants will be provided access to the tracker by Rappahannock Community College

Program Requirements

Clinical and behavioral requirements and supervised student experiences are required by the program and will be accomplished at selected agencies. Students are responsible for transportation to these facilities. Program preceptors will observe and evaluate student suitability for the profession across all domains of learning. If students do not exhibit the documented behaviors required of the healthcare professional, they may be asked to withdraw from the program. All students must comply with healthcare agency requirements for criminal background checks, drug testing, and CPR certification. 

Student Estimated Costs

Item	Estimated Cost
Tuition and Fees	$1800.00*
Scrub Set (1 top and 1 bottom)	Included
Medication Aide Workbook	Included
Criminal Background Check/Drug Screen/Document Tracker	Included
Registration Fee and Medication Aide Exam through the Virginia Board of Nursing (After successful completion)	Included
Travel to Clinical Agencies	Variable
Total Estimated Costs *NOTE: Eligible students will pay significantly less through G3 and FastForward tuition assistance, and many attend for FREE	$1800.00+

 

Call 804-333-6730 or email advisor@rappahannock.edu to register for the next Medication Aide classes.