Program Information
The Medication Assistant Certification training program at Trenholm State Community College is designed to prepare the student to safely dispense and manage medication(s) to residents of nursing homes, hospitals, long-term care & assisted living facilities; obtain the knowledge and skills to avoid problems; as well as correctly & accurately document the medication pass to avoid errors.
Upon completion, students are eligible to take the Medication Assistant Certification Exam (MACE).
Requirements
- Minimum age of 18 years old.
- Applicants not currently employed by a healthcare agency will be required to complete a background check and drug screen which will be an additional expense.
Estimated Program Length & Cost
| Award | Length | Tuition/Fees | Books |
| Certificate | 5 Weeks | $1,000 |
Financial Assistance
This program is non-credit and is not Pell Grant eligible. Funding may be available for those who qualify through the Alabama Career Center. Must be CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certified.
For information regarding eligibility and application for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), please contact an Alabama Career Center.
Montgomery Career Center
334-286-1746
Awards Available
Certificate
Medication Assistant
All Medication Assistant Information
can be found on the Trenholm State website at:
https://www.trenholmstate.edu/workforce-development/medication-assistant/
Program Contact
334-420-4400
workforcedev@trenholmstate.edu