About
Riverland Community College’s Medication Aide Certificate at its Austin, Minnesota, campus prepares healthcare workers to safely administer medications in healthcare settings. The program covers legal responsibilities, medication safety procedures, medication administration rights, dosage ranges, side effects, and recognition of adverse reactions, leading to a Medication Aide certificate. It includes supervised laboratory practice and is delivered in a hybrid format, with some coursework available online; the course carries 48 hours of instruction. Admission requires active status on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry, proof of completion of an approved Minnesota Nursing Assistant training program, English proficiency, and attendance at all class sessions. Six months of Certified Nursing Assistant experience is recommended but is not an admission requirement.
At a glance
- Format: Hybrid
- Leads to: Medication Aide Certificate
- Scholarships: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Riverland Community College - Austin Campus
Riverland Community College
Riverland Community College is dedicated to transforming lives through excellence in service, education, and career training. Since 1940, the college has provided personalized, best-in-class higher education to southeast Minnesota and beyond, inspiring personal success through education.
Highlights:
- Long-standing commitment since 1940
- Provides personalized, best-in-class higher education
- Emerging as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)
- Serves southeast Minnesota and beyond