Medication Aide
A medication aide distributes patient medications in nursing homes, schools, correctional facilities or non-hospital assisted-living facilities.
A current Texas C.N.A. license is required in order to register for this program.
Convenient evening classes are offered in the fall and spring.
Spring 2026 Registration is Open
Prerequisites
Background Check
Required Fingerprint Criminal Background Check for Medication Aide
A prospective Medication Aide student will be required to complete and pay for a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) fingerprint criminal background check to determine eligibility to take the Medication Aide examination.
The required Criminal Background Check for Medication Aide is processed through IdentoGo. Applicants will receive an email containing the direct link to schedule an appointment with IdentoGo after our registration process, which includes the TULIP application.
Applicants must bring a receipt from IdentoGo for fingerprint verification.
Other Requirements
- HS Diploma or GED Certificate & 18 years old
- Working as a C.N.A. in a long-term care or assisted living facility for at least 90 days
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English
- Employer Letter and Form
- Employment Verification Documentation of the employee’s official date of hire.
- Clinical Placement Approval: An agreement permitting the student to complete a 10-hour clinical rotation at their place of employment.
- Clinical hours must not be scheduled during designated class times.
- Class Schedule Acknowledgment: The employer must acknowledge that the student’s class sessions are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:15 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
- In-class attendance is mandatory, as the State requires completion of a specified number of instructional hours.
- Required Signature: The Director of Nursing or the Administrator must sign this agreement.
Program Details
Student Coordinator
Meet with Janice Ramos – Student Coordinator (optional)
Program Length
1 Semester
Costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $600.00 |
| Books (price may vary with each new semester) | $171.75 |
| Class Packet | $14.25 |
| TOTAL | $786.00 |
Spring 2026
Program Length: 1 Day
Medication Aide Update
| Date | Course ID | Number | Time | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
02/07/2026 | ID# 237608 | NURA-1041-2001 | 8:00AM-4:00PM | Saturday |
04/25/2026 | ID# 237676 | NURA-1041-3001 | 8:00AM-4:00PM | Saturday |
Job Outlook
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Janice Ramos
West Campus, Building A
Email: jrramos23@actx.edu
Phone: (806) 354-6088