Have a direct impact on patient’s lives.

You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of residents by accurately administering medications and monitoring their health.

Making a difference in the community: Assisted living facilities provide essential care for a growing population of older adults, and you’ll be contributing to their quality of life.

Building meaningful relationships: You’ll develop connections with residents, their families, and other healthcare professionals, fostering a sense of community and purpose.

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Start an in-demand healthcare career that allows you to find a work environment that suits your preferences. You may work in various settings such as assisted living facilities or home healthcare agencies.

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$295
Course Fee
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Funding Options Available

This program provides a steppingstone to various healthcare careers, like nursing or pharmacy, offering valuable hands-on experience and transferable skills.

Medication technicians are in high demand, with job growth projected to be faster than average. This program equips you with the skills and certification needed to enter the workforce with confidence.You can work in various settings, such as assisted living facilities or home healthcare agencies, allowing you to find a work environment that suits your preferences.

This training earns a Certified Medication Technician for Assisted Living Certificate, Registered with MD Board of Nursing as Certified Medication Technician for Assisted Living.

  • This program is for students who have a passion for caring for individuals and making a positive impact on their lives and is an entry point to healthcare.
  • Interested in a career with job security? The growing demand for medication technicians attracts those seeking stable career options.
  • Interested in a more flexible schedule? You can work in various settings, such as assisted living facilities or home healthcare agencies, allowing you to find a work environment that suits your preferences.

PREREQUISITES:

  • 18 years of age
  • A passing score (70%) on MBON and math/reading assessments (not Accuplacer). These tests will be taken during the first class session.
  • Standard open registration.

This 20-hour (one weekend) course qualifies you with the Maryland Board of Nursing as a Certified Medication Technician.

Next Class

This continuing education course is designed to prepare students to work within an assisted living facility and provides instruction on how to administer medication to residents. Topics include the process for administration of medication, reporting and recording, pharmacy labels, physician orders, storage, and medication safety. This 20-hour (one weekend) course qualifies you with the Maryland Board of Nursing as a Certified Medication Technician.
Prerequisites: 18 years of age, and passing score (70%) on MBON and math/reading assessments.
Course fee: $295

Section Sessions Dates Days Times Room
CEH 431 A 3 1/24-26/25 F/S/U 5-9 p.m./8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. HPAC 205

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Convenient payment options for noncredit students.

At Chesapeake College, we offer several payment options to help you manage your tuition and fees in a way that best suits your financial situation. Whether you’re paying upfront, setting up a payment plan, or utilizing employer sponsorship, we’ve got you covered.

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Scholarship and grant-funded opportunities for noncredit students.

This program qualifies for an assortment of institutional scholarships, Workforce Investment Board funding, and Maryland Promise Scholarships, among others. Before registering for your course, make sure you have allowed ample time to apply for scholarships at the link below.

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