Certified Medication Aide and Renewal
Duddlesten Foundation
Scholarship
Students pursuing the Certified Medication Aide and Renewal Degree are eligible to apply for Duddlesten Foundation scholarships while funds remain available.
Blinn’s Certified Medication Aide Program, designed for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), covers a wide range of topics required for proper medication administration. After completing the course, students will be prepared to take the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Medication Aide Licensure Exam.
For those already licensed as certified medication aides, Blinn offers a refresher course that meets the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) requirements for maintaining certification.
Program Highlights
- Blinn's 140-hour, $805 Certified Medication Aide Program covers medical abbreviations, symbols, terminology, and common equivalents required for medication administration. Topics include drug legislation, drug references, basic anatomy and physiology, and common diseases.
Why Choose Blinn?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national demand for nursing assistants is expected to grow 5% between 2021 and 2031 with a median hourly pay of $14.56. Texas ranks among the top states in the nation in terms of the number of people employed as nursing assistants.
Students who hold a current CNA certificate and complete Blinn's Certified Medication Aide Program will be prepared to take the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Medication Aide Licensure Exam.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) requires certified medication aides to complete at least seven hours of in-service education annually. Students who successfully complete Blinn’s Certified Medication Aide Renewal course receive an updated medication aide permit from the state.
Blinn students save thousands in tuition and fees and can apply for 300+ scholarships with a single application. See our affordability page for more info.
