About
Stillwater College’s Medication Aide Certification Program in Denver, Colorado, prepares certified nursing assistants to administer medications and perform related clinical tasks under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The program leads to certification by the State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies as a CNA-Medication Authority. It runs for 123 hours, including 75 hours of didactic classroom instruction and 48 hours of hands-on clinical experience at a skilled nursing facility. Admission requires a current, unencumbered Colorado certified nursing assistant license, at least 1,000 hours of certified nursing assistant work within the previous 24 months, a high school diploma or GED, proof of being at least 18 years old, a recommendation letter from a supervising nurse, and a passing score on the school’s admission test.
Organization
Stillwater College
Stillwater College — Denver, Colorado, is a healthcare training institution and a division of Stillwater Executive Institute. Its occupational fields include Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR / Basic Life Support, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Medication Aide, and Phlebotomy. The institution also offers education in medical assisting and massage therapy, reflecting an expanded focus beyond its original CNA program. Stillwater serves the Denver area and suburbs and provides schedules designed for working adults, including full-time and part-time options. Its student-oriented approach emphasizes educational services intended to support progress throughout training. The school also prepares students for National Certification through the National Healthcareer Association. Stillwater began with CNA education and later broadened its healthcare offerings to include phlebotomy, medical assisting, and massage therapy.