• Utilize knowledge of systems of measurement when
administering medications.
• Administer medications safely and ef ciently by selected
routes.
• Identify effects of common medications on each body
system.
• Describe the effects of normal aging on pharmacokinetics.
• Be a current employee in a nursing home.
• Requirements for program entry must be completed prior
to the start of the program.
• At least 18 years of age.
• High school transcript or equivalent. (For a list of equivalents,
go to www.nwtc.edu/gettingstarted.)
• Be on the State of Wisconsin Nurse Aide Directory, with
current Federal eligibility.
• Have at least 2000 hours experience in direct patient care
within the last three years.
• Have worked a minimum of 40 hours, within the last 90
days, with the residents to whom the student will be
administering medications.
• Submit a completed employer recommendation form.
Available upon request.
Curriculum
The Certi ed Medication Assistant Technical Diploma is
a 100 hour program which includes 60 hours of
theory/lab, held at NWTC Green Bay Campus, and 40
hours of clinical, held at Nursing Home where student
is employed. Upon graduation, a student will have
completed three credits. Orientation will be done
during the rst class.
FIRST SEMESTER
30-510-301 Certi ed Medication Assistant 3
SEMESTER TOTAL 3
TOTAL CREDITS 3
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