Workforce Training: Medicine Aide

This program is designed for Geriatric Nursing Assistants and/or Certified Nursing Assistants currently employed in long-term or extended care facilities, this course teaches participants about the systematic effects of medications and the principles and laws of safe medication administration. This program consists of 48 hours of classroom instruction and is followed by 30 hours of clinical instruction in Medicine Aide Clinical.

The following course modules are included:

• Medicine Aide Theory
• Medicine Aide Clinical

Requirements:

• Proof of current employment as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) in a comprehensive care facility or extended care facility and a letter of recommendation from the Director of Nursing at that facility (Note: Employment by a health-care employment agency does not qualify.)
• Proof of at least one year of full-time experience or its equivalent as a nursing assistant in a comprehensive care facility or extended care facility in Maryland. 
• Proof of experience in basic patient care procedures.
• Applicants must successfully pass a math and reading assessment test.

Credential Earned:

Licensing through the Maryland Board of Nursing

Certifying Body:

Maryland Board of Nursing