Offered at the Green Bay campus. For information: (920) 498-
5444. Toll-free: (888) 385-6982.
This program is not eligible for nancial aid.
If you are a certi ed nursing assistant who is employed in a
nursing home and is looking to add more challenge and
variety to your daily work, the Certi ed Medication Assistant
program is for you. With the support of your employer, you
will learn to administer speci c medications under the
supervision of the nursing staff. To take this class, you must
be a current employee in a nursing home, a current Certi ed
Nursing Assistant and have at least 2,000 hours experience in
direct patient care within the last 3 years. Employers or
individuals interested in this certi cate must email
carolyn.debaker@nwtc.edu or call (920) 498-6985.
A graduate of this program will have the potential for
employment in the following area:
Certi ed Medication Assistant: maintain employment as a
Certi ed Medication Assistant in a nursing home.
A preceptor is an RN at the nursing home where the student
is employed. The preceptor acts as a mentor for the
Medication Assistant student.
The vital role of the preceptor is to assist the learner in
meeting the program outcomes. NWTC asks that the agency
agree to the following requirements:
• While supervising students (maximum of 2 students) during
the med pass, the preceptor will be dedicated to the med
pass.
• Students will be assigned to the same wing/residents for the
entire 40-hour clinical rotation.
• Med pass block of time is utilized for med pass skill
development and medication education.
If your agency is unable to support these requirements, it is
suggested you do not enroll students in this program.
• De ne the legal and ethical responsibilities associated with
the role of medication assistant.
• Identify factors that in uence the effects of medications on
the individuals.
• Utilize guidelines common to administration of all
medications.
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