Types of Medication Aide Training Courses:
- 68 hour Registered Medication Aide Training
- 32 hour Medication Aide Training
- Refresher Course for Medication Aides
- Gastrostomy Tube Training (G-Tube)
What does a Medication Aide Do?
Registered Medication Aides are permitted by the Virginia Board of Nursing to administer medications, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in assisted living facilities.
Medication Aides that are NOT registered are permitted to administer medication in facilities governed by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS), under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
What are the pre-requisites?
- Must have verifiable credentials as a Personal Care Aide, Home Health Aide, Direct Care Aide, Nursing Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant or RN/LPN student.
- Free of Barrier Crimes.
COURSES:
1. REGISTERED MEDICATION AIDE COURSE:
Upon completion of this course you will be eligible to sit the Virginia Board of Nursing examination to become Registered. Course includes 20 hours of clinical practice. This course qualifies you to work in assisted living facilities.
Requirements:
- Must have verifiable credentials as listed above.
- Must pre-register & attend orientation.
Fee: $500
RMA classes are currently ON HOLD. Online options are planned but no clinicals will be conducted and Virginia state testing is suspended until future notice.
NOTE: Payments are accepted from 3rd party sponsoring agency.
Schedule for Registered Medication Aide Course
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2. 32 HOUR MEDICATION AIDE COURSE:
Available as ONLINE COURSE end of April 2020
Upon completion of this course a “Certificate of Completion” will be issued. This course qualifies you to assist with medication management in facilities governed by DBHDS such as Group Homes, Residential Care Facilities, Day Programs and more. Also used in some correctional facilities.
Requirements:
Must have verifiable credentials as listed above
Must pre-register & attend orientation
Fee: $250
Schedule for 32 Hour Medication Aide Course
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3. MEDICATION AIDE REFRESHER COURSE:
Med Aide Refresher Course available as ONLINE COURSE in May 2020
Medication Aides in the State of Virginia who assist with the administration of medication in facilities licensed by the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services, Substance Abuse Services, Department of Social Services, Department of Juvenile Justice or Department of Education are mandated to take an annual refresher course.
Fee: $100
Register for 4 Hour MA Refresher Course
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4. GASTROSTOMY TUBE TRAINING (G-Tube):
Current Medication Aides who have completed certification under the Drug Control Act, shall enroll in this course to update their certification. The purpose of this course is to familiarize Medication Aides with the use of Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tubes (G-Tube) and to provide training on how to safely administer medications through a G-Tube.
Class Time: 6 hours
Fee: $100
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