CONTACT
Joe Placek
Art-Tech Building - Room 108
Phone: (715) 365-4910
Email: jplacek@nicoletcollege.edu
What does a medication assistant do?
Medication assistants are current nursing assistants trained to pass medications in a federally regulated nursing home or hospice house. Medication assistants, also known as medication aides, receive 100 hours of training in Pharmacology, which also includes a hands-on clinical component at the nursing home that has sponsored the student.
What does it take to be a medication aide?
Medication aides must be in good standing on the National Nurse Aide Registry. Medication aides must have appropriate interpersonal communication skills, exceptional math skills, and pay attention to detail. Medication Aides must be able to stand for long periods of time, be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, bend and reach frequently, and have fine motor skills.
What does the medication assistant program look like at Nicolet?
The medication aide program is usually offered once a year in summer or early fall. Enrollment is limited to 12 students that meet the specific entry requirements. Students receive 60 hours of classroom and lab instruction followed by 40 hours of hands-on clinical with the nursing home that sponsored the student enrollment.
What about after graduation?
After successful completion of this course, students names will have their name placed on the Wisconsin Medication Aide Directory.
Are jobs available?
This course allows you to pass medications in a nursing home, hospice house or community based residential facility. Median annual salary for 2001 was $19,320.