Certified Medication Aide

Monmouth County Vocational School

In-Demand in New Jersey

This training may be eligible for funding from your One-Stop Career Center.

DescriptionAbout this Learning Opportunity

Expand your employment opportunities and increase your earnings potential through Medication Aide Certification. The Certified Medication Aide program is a state regulated training and certification program that prepares Certified Nurse Aides to administer medications in an Assisted Living setting. *This certification is available for all New Jersey residents who meet the program prerequisites. Our course is approved by the New Jersey Department of Nursing governing medication aides. Students receive instruction and training in: The preparation and administration of medications. Observing, reporting, and documenting resident’s status. Reviewing principles of safety. Demonstrating knowledge of measurement systems, body systems, and common diseases. Prerequisites: Active CNA, Certified Home and Health Agency NJ State License Cost: $590 Students will have to provide proof of CNA, Certified Home and Health Agency NJ State License at the first class.Class Dates: October 17, 18,19,20,21, 24, and 25 Hours: 8am-2pm The length of the programs is 40 hours of classroom training and three medication pass at an assisted Living Community. The program will consist of three parts: Part one will consist of a total of 30 hours, which will be divided between the registered Nurse and the registered pharmacist. (22 hours allocated to the Registered Nurse and 6 hours allocated to the Resident Pharmacist). Part two will consist in 10 hours and three days for medication pass. Call 732-431-7245 Ext 0 to register for this class.

Quick FactsDetails about this Learning Opportunity

Prerequisites:CNA or CHHACompletion Time:2-3 weeksTotal Hours:
45 hours

CostDetailed cost breakdown of the Learning Opportunity

Total Cost$690
Tuition$590
Fees$0
Books & Materials$0
Supplies & Tools$0
Other$100

Location and Contact DetailsGeographic and contact information for this Learning Opportunity

Monmouth County Vocational School

106 Neptune Road
Neptune, NJ 07753

Dana Schaed
Director of Adult Education
(732) 431-7245

www.mcvsd.org

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Support ServicesSupport services provided for the Learning Opportunity

Offers evening courses
Wheelchair accessible
Childcare assistance

Offerings subject to change – contact the provider to verify these services are still available

How to get fundingYou may be eligible for funding for certain training opportunities

New Jersey residents who meet eligibility criteria can receive funding to train for the following in-demand occupations: In-Demand Occupations List For more details about tuition assistance and to apply, visit the

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