The purpose of this program is to provide training in drug administration in accordance
with the requirements of Section R23-17.9 Rules and Regulations Pertaining to RI Certificates
of Registration for Medication Aides, Rhode Island Department of Health.
At the completion of this course the student will:
- Be able to follow written instructions of a licensed health care professional and
accurately document on a medication administration record
- Identify the classifications of medications and common effects on the body
- Have the ability to administer medications within the legal scope of allowable practice
while working under the supervision of a registered nurse
When: December 2, 2025 - January 29, 2026, Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am - 12:00 pm
Where: Westerly Education Center 23 Friendship Street, Westerly, RI 02891
This training is 100% funded by the U.S. Department of Labor through an award totaling
$333,000.00
Program Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- At least 18 years of age
- Proof of legal residence
- Currently employed as a Licensed CNA, in Active Status
- Letter of Recommendation from a Registered Nurse at current employer (Licensed Nursing
Home Facility only), the letter must state they will test the student on the Three Technique Evaluation Checklists.
The program is 48 hours in length, three (3) hours twice a week for eight (8) weeks.
Program Registration:
Upon registering for the classes students will be required to upload copies of the
following: (1) Active CNA License, (2) Proof of Residency, (3) High School Diploma
or GED and (4) a Letter of Recommendation from a Registered Nurse. The recommendation
must be from the student's current place of employment, and the letter must state
that the Nurse is willing to test the student on the three skill evaluations required
to be licensed as a Medication Aid. Once the required documents are uploaded, the
student will be required to email Alison Carroll, [email protected] stating that the they have completed this step. The documents will then be approved
and the student will receive an email to begin registration for a class.
Registration Instructions PDF
Please read the Registration Instructions PDF before proceeding to register online
at the link below.
If interested in applying, please complete our Program Inquiry Form.
Program Inquiry Form
Details
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Cost - FREE Grant/Employer Sponsored Opportunities Available OR $500 Open Enrollment Includes $10 non-refundable registration fee
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Time Commitment - 8 weeks 48 hours
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Contact - Alison Carroll, [email protected]