TRAINED MEDICATION AIDE
Our Trained Medication Aide course are for certified nursing assistants that are looking to advance their career as TMA/CNA.
Program Description
Advance Your Career with Our Trained Medication Aide (TMA) Course!
Take the next step in your healthcare career with our 48-hour Trained Medication Aide (TMA) course! Designed for certified nursing assistants (CNAs), this hybrid course prepares you to safely administer medications in long-term care and assisted living settings.
Course Highlights:
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Flexible Learning Options: Choose from day, evening, or weekend classes.
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Hybrid Format: Includes online coursework and in-person lab training.
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Hands-On Practice: Skills demonstrated in a supervised lab setting.
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Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers medication administration, basic pharmacology, medication safety, ethics, and delegation.
Program Requirements:
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Must be on the Nursing Assistant Registry.
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Completion of a Minnesota Department of Health Approved Nursing Assistant Program (documentation required on the first day of class).
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Must be 18 years or older.
Course Schedule:
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Day Class: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12 sessions)
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Evening Class: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12 sessions)
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Weekend Class: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Bi- Weekly on Saturdays, 7 sessions)
Tuition: $679 (includes tuition, lab fees, and booklet)
Administration Fee: $50
Certification: Upon successful completion, you will receive a Trained Medication Aide Certificate—qualifying you to work as a TMA in Minnesota without needing a state exam.
No Clinical Externship Required: Medication administration test-out is conducted with the instructor.
Ready to Advance Your Career? Take the first step toward becoming a Trained Medication Aide—enroll today and elevate your role in patient care!
Program Topics
The program curriculum topics include:
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Medication Administration & Documentation
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Ethical and Legal Considerations
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Medication Dosage, Safety, and Side Effects
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Preparation and Administration Techniques
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Preventing and Responding to Medication Errors
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Common Medications by Body System (e.g., Nervous, Respiratory, Circulatory Systems)
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Apothecary and Household Measurements
CNA & CPR/BLS Certifications Are Required
An active CNA and a current CPR/BLS certification for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required. If you are not a CNA or CPR/BLS certified, you can take our Nurse Aide program or CPR/BLS course to satisfy these requirements.
CPR/BLS Certifications must be from American Heart Association (AHA). Certifications from other providers will not be accepted.
Prerequisite Exams & Courses
- Current CNA License
- Current CPR/BLS Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Reading Assessment
Orientation:
Hybrid Medication Aide applicants are required to attend a mandatory orientation on campus Wednesday before the course start date from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Orientation for Hybrid students will cover a variety of information such as the course schedule, expectations, requirements, etc. The required Reading Assessment will be taken during this time as well. Students that miss orientation will be required to switch to a later program start date.
General Admission Requirements
Along with the specific prerequisites stated in the previous section, prospective applicants must submit or meet each of the requirements listed below, and copies of required documents must be submitted to the admissions office before the first day of class. Enrollments are conditional until all fees, paperwork, and admission requirements are completed.
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Valid State ID
- Valid SSN Card
- CPR/BLS Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Negative Tuberculosis (TB) Test Result
- Plain Black Scrub Set and White Long-Sleeve Undershirt
Tuition & Fees
The Medication Aide program is $679.00 which includes the cost of tuition and lab supplies. There is an additional $50.00 non-refundable registration fee.
Tuition and fees are due in full before the first day of class unless the student has been approved for funding by a third-party sponsor or has been approved for a tuition payment plan.
To speak with our admissions staff about this program, text or leave a voicemail at 888-585-0725.
You can also speak to us in person at: 12016 Ulysses St. NE Blaine MN 55434, USA
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Receiving a Certificate of Completion at the end of this course qualifies you as a Trained Medication Aide, or TMA in the state of Minnesota.
No, it does not expire. You will be required to keep your CNA credentials active to continue working as a TMA.
Yes, the state of Minnesota requires that you have completed a state approved Nursing assistant course and successfully passed the state exam to get on the MN nurse aide registry in order to take this class. No exceptions. This is a requirement for the state of Minnesota.