DMACC Continuing Education: : Medication Aide

Medication Aide
CRN: 25420 Location: Zoom Course/Section: NRAO530 201 Date: 03/11/2026 - 05/13/2026 Room: 20A, 20B Instructor: Zrostlik Lorna Time: 08:00AM - 11:00AM Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Contact Hrs: 60 hours
Description:
Medication Aide: This is a 60-hour course consisting of 48 classroom hours and 12 clinical hours. This course also includes the CORE Training of the Prepare to Care curriculum. The purpose of the course is to prepare people to safely administer non parenteral medications in facilities licensed by DIA. The emphasis is on safe administration and students are provided with classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences. Pre-Requisites: In order to take this course, the student must be drug free, and working in a facility/organization licensed by DIA. If employed in a certified nursing facility all students must be employed in the same facility and work at least 480 hours prior to the start of the medication aide course, plus they must be current on the State Nurse Aide Registry. This is per the IAC 481-58.21(6), updated IAC 6/23/2023. The facility sponsors the student by allowing them to complete the clinical experience and must fill out a facility sponsor form. If a student is employed in a residential or related type of agency licensed by the DIA all students must still fill out and complete the Facility sponsorship/recommendation form. Agencies/facilities licensed by DIA are: Long Term Care (LTC), Assisted Living Programs (ALP), Residential Care Facilities (RCF), Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF), Intermediate Care Facilities for the Intellectually Disabled (ICF-10) Psychiatric Medical Institutions for Children (PMIC) Psychiatric Medical Institutions (PMI). Individuals working for a staffing agency are NOT eligible to take the Medication Aide Training in Iowa. • Class Days: Monday/Wednesday/Friday • Class Times: 8am to 11am • Class Dates: March 11, 2026 -- April 13, 2026 • Class Format: Zoom • Review: May 11, 2026 via Zoom State Exam: May 13, 2026 (on campus) • NO ABSENCE allowed during the first 3 days of class during CORE training OR on campus lab on April 3, 2026. • Book pickup is Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the DMACC Southridge Center -- more details to follow.

Available Seats: 15 Fees: $495.00

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