Training CNAs to become Medication Assistants to pass out medication at skilled nursing facilities. The MA-Cs role is to assist the; nurse in one of the many tasks related to the safe administration of medications. This class will teach NACs how to give routine medications, perform simple dressing changes, and do blood glucose checks in the skilled facility. These 100 hours of training will help MACs to prepare for the state exam.
Financial information
Total tuition
$3,600.00
Total required fees
$470.80
Books and supplies
$75.00
Locations
Federal Way,
Online
Instructional methods
In-person Primary Location, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning, Hybrid or Blended Program, In-Person Variable Sites
Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?
No
Additional details
Award name
Certificate of Completion
Education Prerequisites
None
Prerequisite courses and other requirements
HPI’s medication assistant program accepts a maximum of 10 students every cycle. In addition to an interview with our Admissions Director, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have High School Diploma, GED or Higher Education equivalency
Must have a current CNA WA state License in good standing.
Student's name must be on the DSHS-OBRA list.
International students must pass the CELSA Test with a 75% passing grade (if applicable).
Students must have a current CPR/FIRST AID card.
Complete a background inquiry form https://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/bcs/
Provide documentation of a completed two-step tuberculosis test. If positive, the student must get a chest x-ray.
Clinical facilities may require additional information Hepatitis B vaccine or Waiver.
Obtain a background check through the Washington State Patrol at WATCH Overview - Washington State Patrol
Facilities also require Covid vaccine Documents.
Royal Blue Scrubs and White Nursing Shoes.
Blood pressure Cuff and Stethoscope.
Watch with Seconds hand.
Is this program approved to train veterans?
No
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
Certification/license test preparation provided
Employment performance results
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Top industries for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.