Medication Aide
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Course Description
This course prepares students to take the North Carolina Board of Nursing Medication Aide Certification Exam. The course will cover the six rights of medication administration for non-licensed personnel: medication administration via oral, topical and installation routes; medical asepsis; hand hygiene; medical terminology; and legal implications. Upon completion the students are eligible to take the Medication Aide Certification Exam through the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Pre-Requisites
- High School Diploma (or equivalent diploma)
- Must be a Nurse Aide, a current Nurse Aide I student, or on Nurse Aide I Registry listing
Cost
Tuition: $74 plus fees and textbooks
Textbook Information
Title: Medication Aide Training Course Student Handbook
ISBN: 9789970000562
Cost: $43.75 + tax
Textbooks can be purchased at the VGCC Bookstores on the Main Campus or online at the VGCC Bookstore website .
Testing
Credentia is the new med aide credentialing provider for North Carolina.
For med aide (nursing home), you can find the new program page at https://credentia.com/test-takers/ncma .
SPECIAL NOTE: Candidates under the age of 18 will not be allowed to test without a parent/guardian signature on the liability waiver form.
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