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Course Description

Medicine Aide | Geriatric nursing assistants with one year of experience and employed in a Maryland LTC nursing home will become certified to administer medications to nursing home clients. Learn about the recognition, safe preparation and administration of medications. Textbook information available at AACC Bookstore. CEUs issued. $960 includes $160 fee. Note: Students who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate valid for two years. Program coordinator approval required prior to registering. Background check for an additional fee is required.

Learner Outcomes

Examine the certification and recertification requirements of the Certified Medicine Aide (CMA) in Maryland and the CMA's relationship as a member of the healthcare team; Demonstrate the ability to locate, identify and use drug standards, references and resources; Perform selected procedures and techniques for administering oral, topical and suppositorial medications based on individual client's needs; Measure, record and report apical pulse, apical/radial pulse and blood pressure accurately and as indicated by drug regime; Apply basic observational, recording and reporting skills associated with medication administration.

Prerequisites

To register for this course you must speak to the course coordinator. Please email mmickens@aacc.edu or call on 410-777-2560 to schedule an appointment.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Medicine Aide
Type
In Person
Days
T, Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:15PM
Dates
Apr 15, 2025 to May 06, 2025
Type
In Person
Days
Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:15PM
Dates
May 08, 2025 to May 22, 2025
Type
In Person
Days
T
Time
6:00PM to 9:15PM
Dates
May 13, 2025 to May 27, 2025
Type
In Person
Days
Sa, Su
Time
7:00AM to 3:30PM
Dates
May 17, 2025 to May 18, 2025
Type
In Person
Days
Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:15PM
Dates
May 29, 2025
Type
In Person
Days
Sa, Su
Time
7:00AM to 3:30PM
Dates
May 31, 2025 to Jun 01, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
74.0
Location
  • Main Campus
  • AACC at Arundel Mills
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 14, 2025
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 14, 2025
Instructors
  • Deborah Hood
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