Certified Medication Aide and Renewal
Blinn’s NURA 1013, designed for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), covers a wide range of topics required for proper medication administration. After completing the course, students will be prepared to take the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Medication Aide Licensure Exam.
For those already licensed as certified medication aides, Blinn offers a refresher course that meets the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) requirements for maintaining certification. To enroll, students must first participate in the healthcare information session.
Program Highlights
Blinn's 140-hour, $805 Certified Medication Aide Program covers medical abbreviations, symbols, terminology, and common equivalents required for medication administration. Topics include drug legislation, drug references, basic anatomy and physiology, and common diseases.
Program FAQ
What jobs does medication aide certification prepare me for?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Certified Nurse Aides can expect to earn a median salary of $39430, whether you choose to work for the local government, employment services, general medical or surgical hospitals, nursing care facilities or community care facilities for the elderly. Texas ranks among the top states in the nation in terms of the number of people employed as nursing assistants.
Will this program prepare me to take the Human Services Commission (HHSC) Medication Aide Licensure Exam?
Yes. Students who hold a current CNA certificate and complete Blinn's Certified Medication Aide Program will be prepared to take the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Medication Aide Licensure Exam.
Does Blinn offer a Certified Medication Aide and Renewal refresher course?
Yes. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) requires certified medication aides to complete at least seven hours of in-service education annually. Students who successfully complete Blinn's Certified Medication Aide Renewal course will receive an updated medication aide permit from the state once the required renewal fees are paid.
Where can I register?
Please contact Loraine Orellana at 979-743-5237 or lorellana@blinn.edu for registration information.
