About
Gulf Coast Nursing Career Institute’s Medication Aide Training in Houston, Texas, prepares Nurse Aides and eligible direct-care staff to administer medications under the supervision and guidance required by Texas Health and Human Services in nursing, intermediate care, and assisted living facilities. The course supports preparation for a Texas Medication Aide permit. Training combines Zoom classroom instruction with return skills labs, clinical observation and demonstration, and return lab practice, totaling 140 hours. Classes meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with recordings available the same day. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18, hold a high school diploma or GED, understand spoken and written English, and be in suitable health without communicable diseases. Applicants must also hold active Texas Certified Nurse Aide status or have 90 days of recent employment as non-licensed direct-care staff in a licensed facility.
At a glance
- Format: Hybrid
- Leads to: Medication Aide permit
Organization
Gulf Coast Nursing Career Institute Inc
Gulf Coast Nursing Career Institute is a healthcare training school in Houston, Texas. It prepares students for work in patient care, medication administration, blood collection and specimen handling, and emergency response through Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR / Basic Life Support, In person Phlebotomy & Specimen Collection certication, and Medication Aide programs. The institute provides state-approved training with practical, hands-on instruction and focuses on preparation for certification exams and entry-level healthcare roles. Experienced instructors bring healthcare expertise to the classroom, while the school emphasizes guidance, mentorship, and career-focused education. Flexible payment plans are also available. Its training supports healthcare employment in settings such as long-term care and assisted living, with instruction designed to build practical skills for everyday clinical responsibilities.