Medication Aide (Marshalltown)

The medication aide course consists of the 6-hour Prepare to Care Core education (this is required to be done prior to the first day of class (https://directcare.training-source.org/)), 48 hours of classroom work, 12-20 hours of clinical at the work place supervised by Iowa RN, and the state final written exam with 80% or better score.  The purpose of this course is to prepare individuals to safely administer non-parenteral medications in agencies/facilities licensed by DIA. The emphasis is on safe administration and students are provided with classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences to assist in achieving the course competencies.