Medication Aide

Please read the Medication Aide orientation page carefully and take the post-test before following these steps.

This 24-hour State Approved course involves class and lab practice. The course involves the six rights of medication administration, accuracy, infection control, patient's rights and scope of practice. Upon completion, students are eligible to take the N.C. State Board Medication Aide Exam for skilled nursing homes (This is not the same as the Med Tech of Med Aide for Assisted Living Centers and Rest Home requires).

Cost: $85
Lab fee: $10
Book $39.85
DHHS testing: $59

Pre-Requisites

  • Two matching government ID cards (Photo driver's license/social security card/military or passport).
  • High School Diploma/GED/ High School Transcript – if not must pass reading test.
  • Current DHSR NA I registry validation.

Upcoming Courses

Dates Times Clinicals Type Location
Mar 3rd - 18th, 2025 Mon & Tue: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.   Traditional Main Campus
Elsee Building A115

More Information

First contact:

Lori Collier
Administrative Assistant to Nurse Aide Programs
Elsee Building A116
919-464-2368
lecollier @johnstoncc.edu

If no reply within 24 hours:

Connie H. Grady
Department Chair of Health Education and Nurse Aide Programs
Elsee Building A163
(919) 464-2355
chgrady@johnstoncc.edu