This course of instruction prepares individuals for careers as a Medication Aide by providing them with a comprehensive training program composed of not only lectures but also hands-on operating experience. This program provides the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to obtain employment in the medical field as a Medication Aide.
Class Schedule:
Students will attend class Monday through Friday from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. for approximately 4 Week. A ten-minute break will be taken every hour, and lunch will be from 12:50 P.M.to 2:00 P.M.
Holiday during Class and Student Orientation:
If an observed holiday falls on a school day or the school closes for an unforeseen circumstance, we will accommodate the day(s) by extending the last day of class to compensate for the missed hours. Student Orientation is optional, and it will be held in our school on the Saturday prior to the first day of class (Monday) from 10 A. M. – 11 A. M. If an observed holiday falls on that day, Student Orientation will be held the Saturday before the initially scheduled day. If the school is closed due to an unforeseen circumstance, Student Orientation will be cancelled. The presentation will include school policies (satisfactory progress, attendance, materials and supplies, the grievance procedure) and an overview of the schedule as well as job opportunities.
Admission Requirements:
Individuals applying for this course are required to:
a) Be at least 18 years of age;
b) Present proof of a valid driver’s license (must be from student’s resident state);
c) Provide evidence of high school diploma (this can be from a foreign school if it is equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma) or; GED or; completed home schooling at the secondary level as defined by state law or; successful completion or the equivalent of one full-time academic s0emester hours (12 academic semester hours) or academic quarter (18 academic quarter hours) at an accredited college, university, or other postsecondary school;
d) Provide evidence of high school diploma (this can be from a foreign school if it is equivalent to U.S. high school diploma); GED; or completed home schooling at the secondary level as defined by state law.
e) Present social security and (required to obtain a Driver License in New Mexico) and.
f) Provide a medical card from a Certified Medical Examiner previously selected by the school. (The Medical Examiner will issue the student a Medical Card that is required by the state of New Mexico according to the New Mexico Statutes Annotated (N.M. Stat. Ann.) and the New Mexico Administrative Code (N.M. Admin. Code).
Note: Some employers will require that all applicants must pass a Drug Test contingent to employment offer.
| Subject # | Subject Title | Course/Time/Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lec/Lab/Ext/Total | Credit Hours | ||
| MAT I | Medication Aide Training | 100/ 20/ 0 / 120 | 7.5 |
The approximate time required to complete this program is five (5) weeks. Student orientation is optional and takes place the Saturday before class starts (Monday) from 10:00am – 11:00am.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
MAT I - Medication Aide Training
Subject Hours: 120 course time hours (80 CT hours lecture, 20 CT hours lab)
4 Semester Credit Hours
Subject Description: Students will be introduced to the Role and responsibilities of a Medication Aide, learn their scope of practice, patient rights and confidentiality (HIPAA), review of basic body systems, and learn terminology and abbreviations in pharmacology. Students will demonstrate Routes of medication administration (oral, topical, inhalers, etc.), students will learn Medication classifications (analgesics, antibiotics, antihypertensives, etc.), the side effects, allergies, and adverse reactions. In addition, students will learn the understanding of MAR (Medication Administration Record), students will also identify regulations regarding workplace safety, preventing infection and transmission, Standard and Transmission based precautions, preventing legal actions, using proper PPE, using safety products, actions during body fluid exposure, disinfecting equipment and sterilization of equipment. Students will learn the “Six Rights” of medication administration, calculate dosages and basic math review, vital signs overview and when to hold medications, learn medication errors: prevention, reporting, and documentation. Students will also demonstrate knowledge and skills related to proper communication including nonverbal verbal and telephone terminology. Students will learn Geriatric considerations in medication administration, Medications for mental health, diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, cultural competence in healthcare, effective communication with patients, nurses, and physicians.