ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
High School or (for GED Equivalency), a current unencumbered CNA certificate, one(1) year employment in a Long Term Care Facility and a satisfactory letter of recommendation from a current employer.

NOTE: Nursing students who have completed a portion of the curriculum equivalent to the Medication Assistant training may be allowed to challenge the MA-C examination.

ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURE:

• Completion of all general admission procedures of the College.
• Completion of the Nursing and Allied Health Application for Admission form.
• Completion of competency testing in Reading (Act or COMPASS) Minimum acceptable scores - ACT: English 15; Reading 15; COMPASS: Writing 50; Reading 50: or completion of a course in Developmental Reading.
• Completion of or concurrent enrollment in HEAL 1113 Medical Terminology

ALLI 1135 Medication Assisting Technology 5 Cr (3 Lec., 2 Lab., 3 SWE)
(Pre-requisites: By permission). This course is designed to introduce the principles and concepts of medication administration as it relates to the administration of approved medications in the long-term care setting. Theory, lab, and practicum will focus on safe medication administration and avoidance of errors. Knowledge of common side effects and adverse reactions of medications are included in addition to the legal aspects of documentation and communication techniques. Concepts of professional ethics are covered. The course practicum will focus on the skill of medication administration and safe application of medication theory and concepts in the long-term care facility. The student will be under the direct supervision of an instructor and qualified staff. Upon successful completion of this program the student will be eligible to sit for the state certification exam leading to designation as a Medication Assistant - Certified (MA-C).

This Program is Approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.

Students challenging the MA-C examination will be required to have a criminal background check prior to testing.

COMPLETION AWARD: Certificate of Proficiency

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