The Medication Aide Program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the administrative and/or clinical setting of a medical facility. Graduates will demonstrate both front office and back office skills. Topics include billing and collections; scheduling appointment; preparing reports; giving injections; drawing blood; preparing lab specimens; conducting assessments; and evaluation testing. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to find employment in physicians’ offices, medical clinics; emergency care facilities; hospitals; long-term care units; and other medical related facilities.
Length of Program
Students will attend day classes 20 hours a week, Monday through Thursday, and complete the program in 30 weeks. Evening students will attend 16 hours a week, Monday through Thursday and complete in 37.5 weeks.
Schedule
Weekdays, evening and weekend classes available
8 AM – 4:30 PM (30 minutes for lunch) = 8 hours a day or 16 hours a week x 8 weeks =128 total hours.
Clinical 12 hours taken on Saturdays prior to end of 8th week.