Medication Aide
A program that prepares individuals to administer prescribed medications; observe and report patient reactions and side effects; and perform related emergency and recording duties under the supervision of nurses and/or physicians. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology, common medications and their effects, taking vital signs, oxygen administration, medication administration and application, record-keeping, and patient observation.
Degree Statistics
This program is offered at 29 institutions across the United States, with a total of 2716 degrees awarded annually.
Certificates Below Bachelor's
679
certificates awarded
Other Awards
2,037
awards given
Top Schools for Medication Aide
These institutions offer the most degrees in this program, ranked by total annual completions.