Medication Aide

At the conclusion of the WNCC Medication Aide program, the student will:

• Demonstrate knowledge and use of competent skills of a Medication Aide.
• Describe body systems and define anatomical terms.
• Identify normal changes of aging.
• Demonstrate safe practice required of a Medication Aide role, including but not limited to confidentiality, medication administration rights, timely and accurate documentation, and infection control standards.
• Demonstrate application of routine medication administration including but not limited to oral, inhalation, topical, and instillation.
• Demonstrate and comply with limitations and conditions relating to the Medication Aide Act.
• Demonstrate and explain resident rights to be free from physical and verbal abuse, neglect, and misappropriation or misuse of property.

As a certified Medication Aide, you'll learn the roles, responsibilities and skills needed to safely administer medications to patients.

Medication Aides work closely and under the direction of a licensed healthcare professional. Medication Aides are qualified to work in a variety of settings, including: hospitals, rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, medical offices, and home healthcare facilities.

Medication Aide Checklist

1. Connect with Your Campus to Begin Registration
   Alliance: 308.763.2002
   Scottsbluff: 308.635.6700
   Sidney: 308.254.7430
2. Contact the Business Office to Pay for Your Course
   Payment is due in full before registration is complete.
   Contact Info: 308.635.6020 or email: e-accounts@wncc.edu
   *Classes have limited enrollment; your account must be paid before registration*
3. Order Book
   Purchase your book at Buddy's Books & Bistro in person or order online.
   Department: HLTH-Health Occupations | Course: 2190 | Section: ALL-ALL
   *Financial Aid or card payments are accepted.*

Want to get the process started online?
First you'll need to apply to WNCC. Be sure to select the "Non-degree seeking/Applied Health Form." Your student type is "Allied Health."

Note: if you get the process started online and do not hear back within 24 hours, connect with your campus to begin registration (Step 1).

In order to enroll in the medication aide program, students must be licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Scottsbluff Campus
     Dates: January 20 – March 31, 2025
     Times: 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
     Days: Mondays

Sidney Campus
     Dates: January 6 – March 5, 2025
     Times: 7:00 - 8:30 a.m.
     Days: Monday - Friday

Sallie Lucke
Health Occupations Training Director
luckes1@wncc.edu
308.635.6059

Stacy Ring
Workforce & Lifelong Learning Administrative Assistant
rings1@wncc.edu
308.635.6700

If your license was a Nebraska license you will need to contact the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. They will give you the next steps to renew your license. 
More Information

Yes, prior to enrolling in the Medication Aide course, you will need to have your BNA license.