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This Medication Aide program is designed to allow students to complete training in as little as three weeks.
Become a Medication Aide - and Make Yourself More Employable
What is a Certified Medication Aide?
As a Certified Medication Aide, you'll learn the roles, responsibilities and skills needed to safely administer medications to patients.
Medication Aides work closely and under the direction of a licensed healthcare professional.
Medication Aide Program Info
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The Medication Aide certificate curriculum is designed to allow students to complete training in as little as three weeks.
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Students at NMC benefit from our hands-on approach to learning, smaller class sizes and a faculty that cares about their success. NMC's excellent reputation will put you in demand for positions working with patients of all ages in a variety of settings.
Medication Aide Salary & Job Outlook
Medication Aide salaries in the United States vary by work setting, industry and experience. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the median salary for a Home Health Aide in May 2015 was $21,920 per year ($10.54 per hour), with a much faster than average projected job growth of 38 percent between 2014 and 2024.
Med Aides are qualified to work in a variety of settings, including:
- Hospitals
- Rehabilitation centers
- Assisted living facilities
- Medical offices
- Home healthcare
Professional Organizations
Medication Aide Course Location
All Nebraska Methodist College medication aide courses are taught on campus, located:
Nebraska Methodist College
The Josie Harper Campus
720 N. 87th Street
Omaha, NE 68114
