Medication Aide
Program Details
Course Overview
Our Medication Aide Program has been approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing. The Program consists of 68 hours which includes 48 hours of didactic and 20 hours of hands-on facility training. The Medication Aide program will prepare students with the basic techniques to safely administer medication in an Assisted Living Facility licensed by Virginia Department of Social Services. The enrollment fee for new students is $700 while the fee for returning GCTI students will be $590.
Medication Aides assist residents with medications and students will learn the classifications and side effects of drugs used in various care settings. This course is intended to prepare students to safely perform the standard duties of a Medication Aide in licensed adult care and assisted living facilities under the supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical/ vocational nurse.
2026 Class Schedule
- January 12 – February 3
- February 16 – March 10
- March 23 – April 14
- May 11 – June 2
- June 15 – July 7
- July 20 – August 13
- August 24 – September 17
- September 28 – October 22
- November 2 – November 25
- December 7 – December 29
- You must have CNA, PCA, or HHA certification in order to take the Registered Medication Aide course.
- Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
- Immunizations: Negative PPD/ chest x-ray results
- Satisfactory Criminal Background Check
- Valid CPR Certification from American Heart Association
- Valid ID card
- Books
- DVD
- PowerPoint presentations
Required Items
- Watch with a second hand
- Sphygmomanometer and stethoscope
- Thermometer (oral, rectal or ear)
All applications require a one-time nonrefundable application fee of $15.00.
Why Choose GCTI
We pride ourselves in offering our students
- A 90% Pass Rate On the NNAAP Exam On the 1st Attempt
- Individualized Training with Small Classroom Sizes
- Affordable Programs
Students gain the ability to function and work competently in any healthcare setting. They develop sound judgement and the ability to identify adverse patient findings and understand the proper chain of command used to report abnormalities.
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