68hr Medication Aide
***READ ALL INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING.
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About This Class
The 68hr Medication Administration Course is a Virginia Board of Nursing approved program. The course instructs participants on how to administer & assist a resident in self-administering medications, including blood sugar checks & insulin injections, in an assisted living environment.
This class will have 68 hours of training, consisting of 44 hours of ONLINE training and 24 hours of clinical training in an On-the-Job assisted living facility, to assist in Medication Management and Administration in assisted living facilities.
Class Information
The classroom portion of this program is Online.
- Please verify that you meet the Prerequisites for this class prior to signing up.
- You may access this class online 24/7 from your desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone.
- The Online portion of this class is 44 hours.
- Online portion MUST be completed within 14 days of course start date.
The in person Clinical Training portion of this program is in a Fresh Start Approved Assisted Living Facility.
- An additional 24 hours of Clinical Training is required. Clinical training is on-the-job. Dates and locations for clinicals are listed on the class. These are mandatory and cannot be missed.
- Course completetion will be within 17 days from start to finish.
Class Dates & Times
Online Class Dates:
- Check below for upcoming class start dates.
- Monthly schedules and “Around the Clock” access
- Online class portion must be completed within 2-weeks (14-days) from Start Date.
- The calendar for the course will be delivered via email prior to the start date of the course as well as in the course for your reference.
- All Tests (7- Units & Final Exam) are released throughout the course. Refer to your course calendar for due dates. All assignments are due by the due date. Late assignments will not be accepted.
- Hands-on Skills to be completed “on-the-job” at an assisted living facility with trained nurses added to Fresh Start Healthcare approved program.
- Twenty-Four (24) Hours of Skills & Clinical Instruction must be completed.
- Clinical Instruction is scheduled the final 3 days of your class. (Pending grades and all required documentation.)
Prerequisites
Prerequisites:
A certificate of completion from one of the following *must be submitted to Fresh Start PRIOR to the START DATE of the course:
- Virginia Department of Social Services approved 40hr Direct Patient Care program.
- Virginia Medicaid approved 40hr Personal Care Assistant certificate.
- Virginia approved Nurse Aide course certificate or Virginia CNA license.
For more information on 18VAC90-60-60 the following link will take you to Virginia’s requirements:
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements:
- Current PPD (TB) Test or Chest X-Ray ($25 to $45)
- A Current Combo Background Check from the Virginia State Police is required. Fresh Start can send a one-time use link via email for an online COMBO check ($19.75). Alternatively, you may request the COMBO background check from the Virginia State Police Department (not city or county police).
NOTE: Assisted Living Facility Employers are required to perform PPD (TB) Tests and Criminal Background Checks for all new hires.
Not Included: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to apply to the Virginia Board of Nursing ($50) and the examination at PSI ($70) to become a Registered Medication Aide (RMA).
*STUDENTS must click the following link for the Board of Nursing Application Wizard (this will open in a new window.) Once there, click “Apply Now” to receive approval to take the state exam.
*NO PAPER APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED
Course Completion
- Upon successful completion of the course Certificates and Performance Record will be provided to the payor* (self-paid to student, company-paid to company contact who paid for the course) within 14 Business Days (count ONLY Monday through Friday non-holidays).
*Note- Certificates will only be provided once the student’s account has been paid in full. No exceptions.
Refund Policy
- All fees are non-refundable once classes have started, or you have accessed any of the information.
Ready to Register?
68 Hour Medication Aide Blended
Next Class March 5, 2025-March 21, 2025Online/Onsite
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Around the Clock Access for Class Dates
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Complete 44 Hours of Online Portion
within 14 days from class start date -
Complete 24 Hours of In Person Clinical Training
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Clinical Dates & Times: March 19, 20, & 21. 9:00am-5:00pm
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Clinical Location: Blue Ridge Senior Living
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REGISTRATION CLOSES MARCH 1ST
*Fees associated with the board of nursing and examination at PSI are not included in the cost of this class. You are responsible for these fees which are to be paid separately through said agency.
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Chestnut Grove Assisted Living Facility
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