Medication Aide Certificate (MA-C)

Earn your credential and advance your healthcare career locally.

This short-term certificate is designed for experienced Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) looking to take on more responsibility and grow in their profession. In just 8 weeks, you’ll build on your existing knowledge and prepare to take the State of Michigan Medication Aide Certification Exam.

Classes meet in person twice a week with a required clinical on Fridays.

Allied Health students standing at a medical cart with her instructor reviewing medication

Why Choose This Program?

  • Ideal for working CNAs with 2+ years of experience
  • Fast-track training with evening and early-morning schedule
  • Local clinicals and experienced instructors
  • Prepares you for the State of Michigan Medication Aide Certification Exam
  • Affordable tuition with employer sponsorship options

Program Snapshot

  • Duration: 8 weeks
  • Schedule:
    • Class: Mondays & Wednesdays, 3–6:45 p.m.
    • Clinical: Fridays, 6–11 a.m.
  • Format: In-person
  • Credential: Medication Aide Certificate
  • Location: Glen Oaks Community College, Centreville, MI

What You’ll Learn

  • Safe administration of medications in skilled nursing facilities
  • Pharmacology basics and documentation practices
  • Legal and ethical responsibilities of Medication Aides
  • Patient rights and communication skills

Courses You’ll Take

Here are a few of the key courses in the program

  • ALH 112 - Emergency Response/Patient Interviewing
  • ALH 218 - Medical Terminology
  • ALH 241 - Laboratory Procedures & Phlebotomy

Medication Aid - Program Details

Admission Requirements

To enroll, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Hold a current, unrestricted State of Michigan CNA license
  • Have completed a state-approved nurse aide training program
  • Have worked 2,000+ hours as a CNA in a nursing home or skilled nursing facility within the last 2 years

You will also need to submit the following documents within 3 business days of registering:

  • Valid driver’s license or state ID
  • Proof of your active CNA certification
  • Employer letter verifying your 2,000 hours (must be on official letterhead with contact info)

What’s Next After Certification?

Becoming a certified Medication Aide opens the door to new responsibilities, increased trust, and often higher pay. You’ll play a key role in supporting patient care teams in long-term care settings across Michigan and Indiana.

FAQs

Q: Who is eligible to apply for this program?
A: You must be a currently certified CNA in Michigan with at least 2,000 hours of work experience in the past 2 years.

Q: Is the course online or in-person?
A: All classes and clinicals are in-person on the Glen Oaks campus and at local healthcare facilities.

Q: Can my employer pay for the course?
A: Yes. Employers may sponsor your enrollment. Contact Christina Steele at csteele986@glenoaks.edu after you apply.

Q: What should I wear to class or clinicals?
A: Students may wear any color scrubs and shoes they currently wear to work.

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