Medication Aide (PHM-4100)

Overview

This class is for N.C. Certified Nursing Assistants who want to become certified as N.C. Medication Aide. It will prepare CNAs for the N.C. Board of Nursing exam for Medication Aide. You must be a licensed CNA to take this class.

Details

• Credential Level: Certificate
• Total Credit Hours: 24
• Offered In-Person: Yes

Class Details & Cost

Oct. 6 - 27 | Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Robinette Building, room 313, Rockingham | Tuition for this class is $70; fees are $80.

Course Topics

• Recognizing toxic side effects of medication
• Recognizing allergic reactions
• Recognizing immediate desired effects or unusual and unexpected effects
• Monitoring changes in a client's condition that contraindicates continued administration of medication
• Anticipating and recognizing potential effects that may rapidly change a client's well-being

To Sign Up

Complete the registration form and bring to the Hamlet or Scotland County Campus. For more information, call Student Services at (910) 410-1700.