Medication Assistant Program

Health Professionals Institute ETPL
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

$0.00

Total required fees

$125.00

Books and supplies

$50.00

Locations

Federal Way, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

4 Weeks

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

N/A

Credits

100

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Entrance Exam, must be NAC with current WA Lic

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Medication Assistant Endorsement Program

Certification/license test preparation provided

MACE

Employment performance results

Program type

Medication Aide

Completion rate

81%

Employment rate

80%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$28.16

Typical (median) annual earnings

$54,028.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Medication Aide

Healthcare and Social Services

85%

Other Industries

15%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
25
Completion rate
81%
Average number of students who completed each year
25
Gender
Male
6%
Female
94%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
25%
Black or African American
8%
Hispanic
21%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
42%
Multi-racial
4%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
33%
30 to 39
30%
40 to 49
20%
50 and over
17%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
44%
Some college experience, but no degree
15%
Certificate or AA
33%
BA or higher
7%