Lakeshore Technical College - Medication Assistant
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Medication Assistant
Technical Diploma
Program No: 30-510-5
Degree Completion Time: 1 Term
2011-2012
Program Curriculum and Course Offerings
Recommended Sequence of Courses
About the Career
Medical Assistants are Certified Nursing Assistants who have completed an approved training program and have received additional certification to administer medications and perform nonsterile treatments in a Skilled Nursing Care Facility in Wisconsin, following the policies and procedures of their organization. They perform the delegated function of medication administration under the supervision of a registered nurse. Routes of administration include oral; topical; eye, ear, and nose drops; vaginal; rectal; transdermal; and oral inhalers.
Careers
- Medication Assistant
- Medication Aides
Special Note
Applicants need to have recommendations from their current employer and have a minimum of 2,000 hours as a Certified Nursing Assistant with at least 40 hours working with the residents who students will work with during clinical experience.
Approximate Costs
- $120.00 per credit (resident)
- $173.00 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- Online class fee is $10 per credit
- Other fees vary by program (books, supplies, materials, tools, uniforms, health-related exams, etc)
FAQ
Can I receive financial aid?
On average, more than 90 percent of LTC students who apply for financial aid
receive some kind of assistance. In addition, thousands of scholarship dollars
are awarded each year by the LTC Foundation, Inc. For more info, visit our
financial aid page.
How do I apply for admission?
Request and complete a student application and mail to LTC at 1290 North Avenue,
Cleveland, WI 53015 or print out the
application. Or you can apply online.
Testimonials
“I chose LTC because I liked the fact that I could get a two-year degree close to home and for a low cost. Everything I learned during the two years gave me knowledge on how it's done in the real world.”
–Amy Peters
Want more information?
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your questions online
•Email info@gotoltc.edu
•Call 1.888.GO TO LTC, Ext. 1109
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