About
The Medication Assistant course fulfills the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) 100-hour Medication Assistant Certified (MA-C) Curriculum requirements for training of nursing assistants in preparation for medication assistant certification (MA-C) through competency evaluation. Emphasis is placed on the development of the knowledge, attitudes, and skills required of the medication assistant. Upon completion of this course, the student should demonstrate satisfactory performance on written examinations, practical lab, and clinical skills. Completion of this course is satisfactory for candidacy for the Medication Assistant Certification Exam (MACE) through NCSBN.
Organization
Drake State Technical College
Drake State Community and Technical College
Located in Huntsville, AL, Drake State Community and Technical College is a public two-year higher education institution offering diverse certificate and associate degree programs with specialized training. It provides dozens of career pathways, affordable tuition, and financial aid options within a student-centered environment. The college emphasizes affordability and career readiness, offering flexible technical and university-transfer degrees, industry certifications, adult and continuing education, and customized skills training to support and enhance the North Alabama community.
Highlights:
- Student-centered community college
- Diverse certificate and associate degree programs
- Strong industry partnerships
- Focus on affordability and career readiness
- Supported by significant grants ($1.5 million Strengthening Community Colleges, $1.75 million Leidos donation)
- Provides specialized hands-on training programs like phlebotomy
- Actively engages with the community through workforce development and support initiatives