Training Programs Offered

Medication Aide Program (Texas)

Duration: 8 Weeks

Program Overview

This comprehensive 8-week training program is designed for individuals seeking certification as Medication Aides in the state of Texas. The curriculum provides in-depth instruction on the safe and effective administration of medications, preparing students for success in long-term care facilities and other healthcare settings.

Topics Covered:

• Medication names and classifications

• Mechanisms of action

• Drug interactions

• Side effects and adverse reactions

• Safe medication administration practices

Upon successful completion, students will be eligible to sit for the Texas State Medication Aide Certification Exam and begin a rewarding career in healthcare.

✅ Eligibility Requirements

To enroll in the Medication Aide Program in Texas, applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old

• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English

• Hold a high school diploma or GED

• Be free of communicable diseases and in good physical and emotional health

• Have been employed for at least 90 days in the past year as either:

  • A nurse aide in a Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing facility, or

  • A non-licensed direct care staff member in a facility or home health agency

• Not have a criminal background that would disqualify them under HHSC guidelines

• Not be listed as unemployable on the Texas Employee Misconduct Registry (EMR)

• Not have a revoked or suspended status on the Nurse Aide Registry (NAR)