Overview
This 90-hour Medication Aide Training Program prepares certified nurse aides (CNAs), home health aides (HHAs), or other qualifying direct care staff to safely and effectively administer medications in licensed healthcare settings under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The curriculum covers core concepts including legal and ethical responsibilities, medication classifications, safe administration techniques, documentation practices, infection control, and emergency procedures related to medication administration. Through classroom instruction, hands-on demonstration, and supervised skill validation, students gain foundational knowledge in pharmacology, dosage calculation, side effects, and proper medication storage. The course is aligned with New Jersey Board of Nursing guidelines and is designed to meet state certification requirements. Documents required for Medication Aide: Social Security Card Two Government IDS Certification in one or the following: Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Certified Homemaker‑Home Health Aide (CHHA) Personal Care Attendant Certification (PCA) **Graduates of Medical Assistant and Patient Care Technician programs may enroll if they hold one of these qualifying certifications (CNA, CHHA, and PCA) Cut off registration dates: Medication Aide 07/24/2026 cutoff 08/17/2026 09/02/2026 08/31/2026 to 09/02/2026 Med Pass + final exam Medication Aide 08/21/2026 cutoff 09/14/2026 09/30/2026 09/28/2026 to 09/30/2026 Med Pass + final exam Medication Aide 09/11/2026 cutoff 10/05/2026 10/21/2026 10/19//2026 to 10/21/2026 Med Pass + final exam Medication Aide 10/02/2026 cutoff 10/26/2026 11/11/2026 11/09/2026 to 11/11/2026 Med Pass + final exam Medication Aide 11/06/2026 cutoff 11/30/2026 12/16/2026 12/14/2026 to 12/16/2026 Med Pass + final exam
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