Geriatric Nursing Assistants working in Maryland long-term care facilities have a unique opportunity for advancement by becoming a Certified Medicine Aide. Certified Medicine Aides dispense medications under the direction of a registered nurse. By successfully completing this program you will have received training and in-class laboratory practice relating to the techniques, principles and procedures for safe administration of certain medications.

What is required?

You must have:

• One year of long term care experience
• Letter of recommendation from Director of Nursing from a Maryland nursing home
• High school diploma or a GED
• Passing score on the Allied Health basic skills assessment

You'll also need to complete the following courses, totaling 62 hours of instruction/clinical experience:

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