Medication Assistant
Program No: 30-510-5
Technical Diploma
Degree Completion Time: One Term
In general, an academic year consists of two terms; however, degree completion time
may vary based on student scheduling needs and class availability.
2009-2010
Term 1
30510395
Note:
Medication Assistant
Total
3.00
3.00
Catalog numbers assigned to
“elective” classes are for
administrative use only. Consult with
program counselor regarding your
elective selection.
Program start dates vary; check with
your counselor for details.
Curriculum and program acceptance
requirements are subject to change.
About the Career
Special Note
Medical Assistants are Certified Nursing
Assistants who have completed an approved
training program and have received additional
certification to administer medications and
perform nonsterile treatments in a Skilled Nursing
Care Facility in Wisconsin, following the policies
and procedures of their organization. They
perform the delegated function of medication
administration under the supervision of a
registered nurse. Routes of administration include
oral; topical; eye, ear, and nose drops; vaginal;
rectal; transdermal; and oral inhalers.
Applicants need to have recommendations from
their current employer and have a minimum of
2,000 hours as a Certified Nursing Assistant with
at least 40 hours working with the residents who
students will work with during clinical
experience.
Careers
• Medication Assistant
• Medication Aides
Admissions Steps
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Application
Application Fee
Entrance Assessment Scores
Background Check
Birth Certificate/Proof of Age 18 or Older
Current CNA Certification Status
Medication Assistant Verification Form
Entrance Assessment Scores
Accuplacer
Credit(s)
ACT
Class Title
Assessment
Areas
Catalog No.
Math
Read
Write
18
18
18
34
55
55
Transcripts, employment verification, letters
of recommendation, social security card,
drivers license, high school/HSED or
college transcript, and other requirements.
• Program Advising Session
Program Goals
Upon completion of the program, the graduate
will be able to:
• Integrate medication principles when
administering medications and perform
nonsterile treatments to individuals in a
Skilled Nursing Care Facility.
• Practice within the legal and ethical
framework of the standards for medication
assistant.
• Communicate therapeutically and
effectively in both oral and written style
with clients, families, significant others, and
health care providers.
• Function as part of the healthcare team.
Approximate Costs
• $102 per credit (resident)
• $624 per credit (out-of-state resident)
• Other fees vary by program (books,
supplies, materials, tools, uniforms, healthrelated exams, etc.)
gotoltc.edu
Lakeshore Technical College
1.888.GO TO LTC
info@gotoltc.edu
1290 North Avenue • Cleveland WI 53015
(1.888.468.6582) • TTY: TTY: 920.693.8956
30510395 Medication Assistant
...prepares experienced nursing assistant, current on the
Federal Nursing Assistant Directory, to administer
medications to residents of a Skilled Care Nursing
Facility. The scope of the course covers the role of the
Medication Assistant, legalities of medication
administration, control and storage of drugs, techniques
of administering drugs, and record keeping. The
combination of lecture/discussion classes, practice labs,
and clinical experience also covers drug actions and
impact on body systems, utilization of drug reference
materials, and recognition of drug side effects. Qualifies
the graduate for inclusion in the State of Wisconsin
Nursing Assistant Directory as trained and approved to
administer medications.
CONDITION: 305105 Medication Assistant Admission
Requirements
LTC is an equal opportunity/access employer and educator.
Revised
7-1-08