Minnesota State Medication Aide Training - Hybrid (East Grand Forks) Formerly TMA

#: NURS 9003 ID: HY-EGF Section: Jun 2025

Description:

What is Minnesota State Medication Aide Training?

Minnesota State provides the required training to work as a Medication Aide in a skilled nursing facility. Students will develop an understanding of drug administration with this comprehensive training program. Available in two formats, classroom and hybrid, the Minnesota State curriculum offers consistency and customized training options to meet any needs. A wide variety of exercises and activities let students apply their knowledge to healthcare settings. The class includes a new textbook specifically designed for the medication aide. The training and supplemental resources will also prepare participants for written and skills exams by building knowledge and developing skills competency. This course requires a minimum of forty-eight hours of instruction.

This class is a hybrid class which includes both online and in-person course work. More details on the schedule are below.

What are the highlights of this training?

Consistent curriculum and textbook throughout all Minnesota State ensures consistent training for all employees across Minnesota
Textbook is geared specifically for the role of a medication aide and offered at an affordable price for students and facilities
Flexible training options, including in-person and hybrid, to meet the scheduling needs of students and facilities

Eligible costs of the training may be reimbursable to nursing facilities participating in the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) Nursing Facility Employee Scholarship Program

What pre-requisites are there for students?

Minnesota law governs the qualifications required to work as a medication aide in a licensed nursing home.
To work as a Medication Aide in a skilled nursing facility, students must have completed a nursing assistant training program approved by the Minnesota Department of Health before enrollment in a trained medication aide program. These employees are not required to take the nursing assistant exam, nor to have ever been on the nursing assistant registry.
A person who challenges the Minnesota nursing assistant exam or transfers in from another state, for example, would not be eligible. It is the responsibility of the facility to document completion of an approved nursing assistant training program.

Students will apply classroom learning in the laboratory setting promoting safe medication administration.

To successfully complete the course, students must: 

achieve a cumulative score of 75% or higher on chapter quizzes and final knowledge exam;

demonstrate competency of skills by passing the final skills exam; and

meet the online and in-person class attendance requirements with a minimum of 48 hours.

Minnesota law governs the qualifications required to work as a medication aide in a licensed nursing home. If you question your eligibility, please visit this website for more information. https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/4658.1360/.

It is recommended that a person works as a certified nursing assistant for six months before taking this course and be at least 18 years of age.

Course Fee: $775

Includes online materials, skills kit, and required textbook. Participants will be responsible for purchasing their own drug reference guide.

Tip: A drug reference will be useful for your entire career in healthcare. Check with your employer and/or college to see what they use daily.

Bring to Class:

Here are some suggestions for drug references from our course subject matter experts: 

Skills Campus Location:

Northland Community & Technical College
East Grand Forks Campus - Room 346
2022 Central Ave NE
East Grand Forks, MN 56721
EGF Campus Location
Please park in the north lot, to enter at door E.
No parking permit is required.
Please see room and parking maps below the cancelation policy.

Required On-Campus Orientation:

Monday, June 2, 2025 ~ 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Students should bring the laptop, tablet, or other device they plan on using for the online portion of the course to ensure it meets minimum requirements.
Week 1:
Required Zoom Session: Sun June 8, 10am-12pm OR Tue June 9, 6pm-8pm
Week 2:
Required Zoom Session: Sun June 15, 10am-12pm OR Tue June 16, 6pm-8pm
Week 3:
Required Zoom Session: Sun June 22, 10am-12pm OR Tue June 23, 6pm-8pm
Week 4:
Required Zoom Session: Sun June 29, 10am-12pm OR Tue June 30, 6pm-8pm

Required On-Campus Skills Schedule:

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Thursday, July 3, 2025 - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Final On-Campus Exam:

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Refund Policy - You must drop your course registration at least five business days prior to the start date to receive a full refund. You will receive a full refund if Minnesota State College Southeast cancels your course. If you fail to appear, you or your company will be responsible for full payment regardless. 

Cancelation Policy - While we regret having to do so, it is sometimes necessary to cancel courses with insufficient enrollment. If your course is canceled, we will notify you and a refund will be processed. Please include your permanent cell and work numbers, as well as an email address at the time of registration.

Age Req:

Recommended to be 18 years of age or older.

Day(s):

Varied Schedule

Time:

3:00 PM

Sessions:

Contact Hours:

Cost:

$775.00

Instructors:

Diane Andersen-Sibley
Susan Brummund

Registration Cutoff Date:

Dates & Times:

6/2/2025 3:00PM - 5:00PM

6/8/2025 10:00AM - 12:00PM

6/9/2025 6:00PM - 8:00PM

6/15/2025 10:00AM - 12:00PM

6/16/2025 6:00PM - 8:00PM

6/22/2025 10:00AM - 12:00PM

6/23/2025 6:00PM - 8:00PM

6/29/2025 10:00AM - 12:00PM

6/30/2025 6:00PM - 8:00PM

7/2/2025 9:00AM - 1:00PM