Minnesota State Medication Aide-Hybrid (Alexandria)

#: NSGA9500 ID: ATCC Section: Sep2025

Description:

Minnesota State’s Medication Aide training prepares students for employment in skilled nursing facilities by providing the essential knowledge and hands-on skills needed for safe and effective medication administration. Delivered in a hybrid format, the course blends online learning—covering foundational concepts and theory—with in-person classroom instruction focused on practical application and skill development. This structure allows students to learn at their own pace while still benefiting from guided, face-to-face instruction.

Throughout the program, students participate in interactive exercises and real-world scenarios using a textbook specifically designed for medication aide training. The course includes a minimum of 48 instructional hours and prepares participants for both the final written exam and the skills competency exam. One retest is allowed for each exam, with a $60 fee per retest.

ELIGIBILITY
It is recommended that individuals be at least 18 years old and have six months of experience working as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) before enrolling in the Medication Aide training program. To be eligible, students must have completed a nursing assistant training program approved by the Minnesota Department of Health prior to enrollment. However, they are not required to have passed the nursing assistant exam or be listed on the nursing assistant registry. Individuals who have challenged the exam or transferred from another state without
completing a Minnesota-approved training program are not eligible. It is the responsibility of the employing facility to verify and document completion of the required CNA training. If you have questions about eligibility or training requirements, please visit the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes – Rule 4658.1360 for more information.

BRING TO CLASS / TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
Students should bring a laptop or tablet to orientation to activate their online accounts. Please note that Chromebooks are not compatible with the online training platform. For those who need one, laptops are available to rent from the ATCC Student Help Desk for $25 per week.

Course Learning Outcomes:
To successfully complete the course, students must:

achieve a cumulative score of 75% or higher on chapter and final knowledge exams, after which;
demonstrate competency of skills by passing the final skills exam; receiving 80% or higher
No retakes on quizzes with one retake on the final exam (written $60; Skills $60);
meet the class attendance requirements with a minimum of 48 hours.

Text and References:

Hartman’s Complete Guide for the Medication Aide (provided)
Drug reference (provided)
Handouts (provided)

Contributions by Learner:

The student will be expected to:
Exhibit understanding of administering medications safely and accurately.
Attend 100% of 48 hours
Participate in class activities and discussion
Access to a desktop computer, laptop, or tablet for online coursework; Chromebooks are not compatible with the online training training platform

Medication Aide Frequently Asked Questions

Bring to Class:

In-Person Location
Alexandria Technical & Community College
1601 Jefferson Street
Alexandria, MN 56308

Parking: North Parking Lot
Entrance: Door A – Customized Training Center
Classroom: Room 210
Parking Permits: Provided at orientation

Technology Reminder
Students should bring a laptop or tablet to orientation to activate their online accounts.

Important: Chromebooks are not compatible with the online training platform.

If you don’t have a compatible device, laptops are available to rent from the ATCC Student Help Desk for $25 per week. Contact our office for details or assistance with rentals.

Online Platform: CECT Brightspace D2L https://cect.learn.minnstate.edu

Day(s):

Varied Schedule

Time:

5:00 PM

Sessions:

Contact Hours:

Cost:

$775.00

Instructor:

Cinnamon Lancaster

Registration Cutoff Date:

Dates & Times:

9/4/2025 5:00PM - 9:00PM