Medication Technician
Medication technicians typically work under the supervision of nurses. They also keep detailed records of the medications prescribed to patients and the side effects patients experience after receiving medications.
Medication technicians provide support to licensed healthcare professionals such as registered nurses and licensed practical nurses.
As the Healthcare industry grows and improves, we also enhance our training methodologies and approach for you to achieve excellence in the medical field. We have been helping students change their lives since 2011.
Where can you work after finishing medication technician training?
As a Med Tech, you can work at Detox centers, Assisted Living Facilities, Private Homecare, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Group Homes, Drug Treatment Facilities, and Sober Homes.
The online Medication Tech training is a nationally recognized certificate.
Who should take this class?
Anyone who wants to Increase their knowledge.
This course is for anyone interested in working as a medication tech at a facility.
This course is ideal for:
*Home Health Aide (HHA)
*Medical Assistants (MA)
*Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA)
*State Tested Nursing Aide (STNA)
*Patient Care Technicians (PCT/PCA)
*Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT/CBHT)
Our 6-hour medication technician course is easy to follow and to feel confident in what you do.
Class Details
Students will have immediate access to course materials upon enrollment. All assignments must be completed within a three month time frame.
The Medication aide certification course is an online course that students can complete in days. Course consists of 6 hours of modules that train students in how to pass medications safely.
We strongly suggested this certificate for anyone in the healthcare field such as Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Home Health Aide, Behavioral Health Tech, STNA or CNA.
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Frequently asked Questions
What will I learn? Students will learn proper handling techniques and be proficient in reading prescription labels.
Our Med Tech course will also teach you how to assist with medications in Assisted Living Facilities, Home Care, Drug Treatment, and Skilled Nursing Facilities.
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
Demonstrate the ability to accurately complete and maintain all forms required for the process of medication administration and supervision of self-administration of medication.
State principles of safe storage of medications (prescription, controlled, and OTC)
Demonstrate correct preparation and administration of medication via oral, topical, transdermal, ophthalmic, otic, rectal, inhaled, and enteral routes
Discuss and demonstrate correct supervision of self-administration of medications
State medical indications/primary effects/purposes, symptoms of adverse reactions, and side effects of commonly used medications
Demonstrate understanding of medication instructions by reading and following instructions on a prescription label or health care practitioner’s order, and accurately completing a MAR
State conditions under which PRN medications may be administered.
Demonstrate proper safety and sanitation procedures.
Demonstrate proper disposal of expired or discontinued medications
State and demonstrate the six rights of medication administration
Understand the rules for Authorization for Medication Administration and for Informed Consent for Medication Administration.
Discuss the validation requirements
*When does the courses start and finish? This is a self-paced course. You have 90 days to complete the 6-hour class.
*Do I receive a certificate? Yes, after successful completion of the training course, you will receive your 6-hour Med Tech certification.
*Where can I work as a Med Tech? Detox, Assisted Living Facilities, Private Homecare, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and Sober home
*Who is the course for? This course is for anyone that has an interest in working at a facility as a medication tech. This course is ideal for CNAs, HHAs, MAs, PCTs, and CBHTs.
State Requirement: Before enrolling in our Medication Technician class, verifying with your state's regulatory body is essential to determine if any additional testing or licensure requirements are necessary.
Each state may have specific prerequisites for medication technician certification, ensuring compliance with legal and professional standards. Ensuring compliance with local regulations will enhance your understanding of the profession and pave the way for a smooth transition into your career as a certified medication tech.
Don't hesitate to contact your state's licensing board for clarification and guidance before enrolling in our Medication Technician class.