About
- The purpose of the Medication Aide position is to provide a safe way for individuals other than licensed health care professionals (doctors, nurses, etc.) to provide medications to individuals who are not able to take medications by themselves. Medication Aides assist with the provision of medications. You must be at least 18 years of age or older to be employed as a medication aide in the state of Nebraska.State laws control the activities of a Medication Aide. These laws ensure the health, safety, and welfare of people by providing for the accurate, cost-effective, efficient, and safe utilization of Medication Aides to assist in administration of medications.You will be responsible for the additional costs charged by the state of Nebraska to complete your licensure.SCC Requirement: Medication Aide students MUST be at least 18 by the start date of the class.
Organization
Southeast Community College - Lincoln Campus
Southeast Community College-Lincoln Campus, located in Lincoln, Nebraska, provides quality educational programs to the community. They offer a number of different programs including Certified Nursing Assistant certification, as well as many other career-oriented and general education courses. The director is Bruce Tangeman, who works hard to ensure the college's resources are used to benefit the students.