In-person
Essex, Randallstown
Medicine Aides are currently employed Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistants (GNA) that have been recommended by their Director of Nursing to pursue the Certified Medical Aide Training. Certified Medicine Aides assume the responsibility of safely administering non-parenteral medications under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
This course will train and prepare currently employed Maryland Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and/or Certified Geriatric Nursing Assistants (GNA) for a role in safely administering non-parenteral medications under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The course includes instruction in both theory and the clinical setting, and the focus is on all approved routes of medication administration and the scope of responsibility of the CMA.
Students entering this program should have effective verbal and written communication skills using the English language and must be competent in basic mathematics.
Completion of this course allows a CNA/GNA to work as a CMA and safely prepare, administer and record medications for patients in assisted living and long term care facilities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook is 8% growth between 2020 and 2030, with a predicted 192,800 new job openings per year. This growth is in line with the average growth for all occupations.
Excellent attendance is required
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Course Hours |
Textbook Information (approximate cost; subject to change) |
Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees |
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AHL281 |
Medicine Aide Training |
82 |
Hartman's Complete Guide for the Medicine Aide ISBN# 9781604251319 $25.00. Davis Drug Guide for Nurses, 18th ed. ISBN# 9781719646406 $42.36 |
$949 T-$285/F-$664 |
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