Do you have a dream to work in healthcare but can’t find an educational program that fits your schedule? Texas Health School’s Medication Aide program can be the exciting opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
Our Medication Aide program delivers a comprehensive education that can help you kickstart the career you’ve always dreamed of. In just nine weeks, you can become qualified as a Medication Aide and learn how to safely store, manage, and administer medications under the supervision of nurses and doctors. You’ll enjoy employment opportunities in long-term facilities, personal care facilities, correctional institutions, state schools, and state hospitals.
With the increasing demand for qualified Medication Aides in the healthcare industry, this profession offers excellent job security and growth opportunities. It is an ideal profession for those who are looking for a stable career in healthcare or simply want to gain patient care experience before pursing further opportunities in the healthcare field.
Our program uses a combination of classroom and hands-on clinical training to prepare you for your career as Medication Aide. You will learn the skills, techniques, and standards that are required to safely administer medications under the supervision and guidance stipulated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Medication Aide Permit Program.
| Day | Evening |
|---|---|
| 9 weeks | 9 weeks |
| Day Program | Evening Program |
|---|---|
| Monday through Friday | Monday through Thursday |
| 9:00am – 12:50pm | 5:00pm – 8:50pm |
| Lecture | Lab | Externship | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 30 | 10 | 140 |
Graduates of the Medication Aide program are eligible to register for the examination required to obtain their Medication Aide Permit in accordance with the Health and Safety Code, Chapter 242, Sub Chapter N.
For more information on the certification examination visit https://www.hhs.texas.gov/ or call 1-512-438-2050. You can also email us at admissions@ths.edu.
Texas Health School is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE), which is a nationally accrediting agency that is recognized by the United States Department of Education. For more information about COE, please visit their website at www.council.org.
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If you have cherished a dream career in Allied Health, Texas Health School can help you make it a reality! Our Medication Aide Program provides a comprehensive curriculum that delivers the education you need to become a competent and skilled healthcare provider. To learn more about our program and upcoming start dates, don’t hesitate to give us a call at 713-932-9333, or reach out to us online.
