Medication Aide (WCG)


ID : 32694    Section Number : 70FG

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Medication aide is the next step along the nursing pathway for nurse aides working in long-term care facilities. Expand your skills and scope of practice in this program. Instructional topics include pharmacology, routes of medication administration, safe administration storage and disposal of medications, infection control, documentation, professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of health care. Students gain hands-on experience in safely administering medications through various routes (ex: oral, eye, ear, nasal) and assisting patients in self-administration of select medications. Students must successfully complete a 20-hour offsite clinical experience to demonstrate skill competency. Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to sit for the Registered Medication Aide (RMA) credential exam offered by the Virginia Board of Nursing (VBON). 

Admissions Requirements:
  • Meet minimum essential functions and standards for program.
  • Be at least 18 years of age on the first day of class.
  • Documentation of successful completion of one of the following:
    • VA Board of Nursing approved Nurse Aide Program
    • 40-hour Personal Care Aide training program
    • 40-hour Direct Care Staff Training required by Department of Social Services (DSS) for Assisted Living Facility employees.
  • Ability to complete an acceptable criminal background check, drug screen, proof of immunizations, and TB test prior to clinical assignment.
  • English Language Learners (ELL/ESL): If English is not the first language, prospective students must complete a CASAS assessment with acceptable score prior to program admission. CASAS assessments can be scheduled by emailing at tjace@pvcc.edu or calling 434-961-5461. Include your first and last name, program of interest, and program start date in your email. Assessment should be completed at least one week prior to program start date. CASAS assessment is also recommended, but not required, for prospective students who feel their reading comprehension needs improvement.
  • Complete all financial assistance paperwork prior to enrollment. (Link to application below.)
This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Funding may be available to offset the tuition cost for individuals who meet eligibility requirements. Funding is limited and therefore distributed on a first-come, first-come basis.

WCG Grant: Eligible Virginia residents may pay only one-third (1/3) of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet the Virginia domicile requirements. Virginia "domicile" means you have lived in Virginia and intended to stay here indefinitely for at least one year before the date of application.

G3/FANTIC Initiative: The G3 and FANTIC programs makes it possible for Virginians with low or modest income to pursue jobs in high-demand fields. Funding covers an additional 1/3 of the course tuition.

Program Pricing:
  • Regular/Full Price: $1101
  • FastForward Price: $367
  • FastForward plus G3 Price: $0

Next Step:
To apply for financial assistance, follow this link to the FastForward Funding Application. Read the instructions, click Add to Cart and answer all of the questions. After you complete the checkout process, you will receive an email with a secure document upload link and list of required documents to verify your application. Email sbayker@pvcc.edu with questions.
 
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Class Details

33 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Weekly - Tue, Thu.  
  Weekly - Thu, Tue.  
  Weekly - Sat.  
  Weekly - Sat.  

Location : Multiple Location : 
  TBD. 
  PVCC Main Bldg.. 
  WFS - Online Course.

Instructor : Multiple

CEUs : 7

 

Notice

Please read:  Hybrid Class: This class schedule includes both in-person meetings on PVCC campus and instructor-led online meetings. Students must have a computer or tablet with internet access, have a basic knowledge of computers and Internet to be successful in this course.

Tuition:  $1,101.00

Registration Closes On
Tuesday, January 12, 2027 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
1/12/2027 - 1/19/2027 Weekly - Tue, Thu 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM Charlottesvle, PVCC Main Bldg.  Map, Room: M822 Rebecca Payton 
1/21/2027 - 3/30/2027 Weekly - Tue, Thu 06:00 PM - 08:15 PM Charlottesville, WFS - Online Course  Map, Room: Synchronous Class D Staff 
1/23/2027 - 1/30/2027 Weekly - Sat 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM Charlottesvle, PVCC Main Bldg.  Map, Room: M834 D Staff 
2/6/2027 - 3/27/2027 Weekly - Sat 06:45 AM - 01:15 PM Charlottesvle, TBD  Map D Staff 

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