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.
With our Medication Aide classes in Houston, you gain 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.
After earning your medication aide certification in Texas, you’ll enjoy employment opportunities in long-term facilities, personal care facilities, correctional institutions, state schools, and state hospitals. Learn more about Medication Aide training, and reach out to THS today.
A Certified Medication Aide (CMA) is a healthcare professional trained to administer medications to patients in licensed care facilities. In Texas, medication aides must complete an approved training program and obtain a Medication Aide Permit issued by Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) before they can work in this capacity.
The responsibilities of medication aides are defined by Texas Health and Human Services regulations. Typical duties include:
Medication aides cannot work independently. Texas regulations require them to work under the supervision of either a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or a Registered Nurse (RN). The supervising nurse oversees medication administration and ensures patient safety standards are followed.
Texas law places limits on what medication aides are allowed to do while on the job. For example, CMAs cannot:
Instead, medication aides focus on carrying out medication administration tasks accurately and reporting any issues to their supervising nurse.
Houston’s growing population and expanding healthcare infrastructure continue to drive the need for trained professionals who can safely administer medications.
For many students, the CMA role is an excellent stepping stone into a career in healthcare. It’s also a practical option for those who want to gain patient care experience before pursuing further opportunities in the healthcare field.
Certified Medication Aides are commonly employed in facilities that provide ongoing care to residents or patients who require medication management.
Examples are:
In Texas, medication aides typically earn between about $30,000 and $40,000 per year. In large healthcare markets such as Houston, wages may fall toward the higher end of this range because of the demand for trained staff and the number of healthcare employers in the area.
Healthcare support roles continue to increase as the population ages and more people require long-term medical care. Facilities across Houston regularly hire medication aides to support their nursing teams by assisting with daily medication administration.
For many workers, the CMA role is also part of a longer healthcare career path. Their career ladder often looks like this:
This progression allows individuals to gain hands-on experience while continuing their education and advancing into higher levels of nursing responsibility.
Our program uses a combination of classroom and hands-on clinical training to prepare you for your career as a 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 |
Getting started at Texas Health School is simple. The admissions team will guide you through every step of the enrollment process and help you prepare for your future healthcare career.
Reach out to Texas Health School by phone, email, or by submitting the Request Information form online.
Applicants will meet with admissions, receive a program overview, and complete an application.
Applicants may take an entrance exam, submit required documentation, complete a background check, and fill out Texas HHS forms.
Students accepted into our Medication Aide course attend orientation before the first day of class.
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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A copy of the school’s accreditation, licensure, and approvals are on file and available for review upon written request to the School Director.
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 Medication Aide classes in Texas and upcoming start dates, don’t hesitate to give us a call at 713-932-9333, or reach out to us online.
Have questions about Texas Health School’s Medication Aide program? Here are answers to common questions about enrollment, class schedules, certification, job support, and financial aid.
Not always. If you are not a CNA, you may still enroll as long as you have direct care experience in a healthcare setting.
Applicants typically qualify if they:
Texas rules also require that you:
These requirements ensure students already have basic patient care experience before beginning Medication Aide training.
The Medication Aide program at Texas Health School can be completed in nine weeks. After this, you can take the exam for Medication Aide certification.
Yes. Texas Health School offers evening Medication Aide classes Monday through Thursday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
After completing the program, graduates are eligible to take the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Certified Medication Aide exam. Passing this exam allows students to apply for the Texas HHS Medication Aide Permit, which is required to work as a medication aide in Texas.
Yes. Texas Health School provides job placement assistance to graduates of the Medication Aide course. We may provide employer referrals and share graduate resumes with healthcare employers.
Stay up to date on upcoming job fairs through our Events page.
Texas Health School does not guarantee job placement.
No. The Medication Aide program is a short program and students enrolled in the program are not eligible for financial aid.
