About
Medication Aide Training at Vinepress Training Center in Dallas, Texas, prepares Medication Aides to administer medications in qualifying care facilities under the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. Successful completion makes graduates eligible to take the Texas Certified Medication exam and supports placement on the Texas State Registry. The program is a 140-contact-hour course consisting of 100 hours of classroom instruction, 30 hours of lab activity, and 10 hours of clinical training; clinical training takes place at the student’s employment site under qualified supervision. Admission requires English reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension, proof of being at least 18, suitable physical and emotional health, and a high school diploma or GED. Applicants must also meet an employment pathway as a registered Certified Nurse Aide or as qualifying non-licensed direct care staff.
Organization
Vinepress Training Center
Vinepress Training Center is a private career school in Dallas, Texas, focused on allied health training. Its programs include Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR / Basic Life Support, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Medication Aide, and Phlebotomy. Established in 2009, the school prepares students for roles supporting patients in nursing and assisted living centers, hospitals, and home health agencies. Its mission centers on equipping students to provide quality care, with instruction designed around basic health care needs in the community. The school describes its nurse aide training as preparation for an entry-level position in nursing and states that graduates are qualified for employment in several care settings. Training facilities are described as conducive to learning, with instructional equipment intended to resemble medical equipment used in professional practice.