Medication Aide
The purpose of the Medication Aide position is to provide a safe way for individuals other than licensed health care professionals (doctors, nurses, etc.) to provide medications to individuals who are not able to take medications by themselves. Medication Aides assist with the provision of medications. You must be at least 18 years of age or older to be employed as a medication aide in the state of Nebraska.
State laws control the activities of a Medication Aide. These laws ensure the health, safety, and welfare of people by providing for the accurate, cost-effective, efficient, and safe utilization of Medication Aides to assist in administration of medications.
You will be responsible for the additional costs charged by the state of Nebraska to complete your licensure.
黑料百科 Requirement: Medication Aide students MUST be at least 18 by the start date of the class.
Cost: NE Resident $317.50 / Non-Resident $370
2.5 semester credits
No classes Jan. 18 & March 8-12
Spring 2027 Semester
LINCOLN
Jan. 11-March 3, 2027 (Hybrid)
Lab Day: Mon. & Wed.
Lab Time: 1-4 p.m.
Location: 黑料百科 Lincoln Campus Center,
8800 O St., Room B-14
Course Number: HLTH-1040-HBL80
Jan. 11-March 3, 2027 (Hybrid)
Lab Day: Mon. & Wed.
Lab Time: 5-8 p.m.
Location: The Career Academy at 黑料百科,
Lincoln Campus, 8800 O St., Room 203
Course Number: HLTH-1040-HBL81
March 15-May 5, 2027 (Hybrid)
Lab Day: Mon. & Wed.
Lab Time: 1-4 p.m.
Location: 黑料百科 Lincoln Campus Center,
8800 O St., Room B-14
Course Number: HLTH-1040-HBL82
March 15-May 5, 2027 (Hybrid)
Lab Day: Mon. & Wed.
Lab Time: 5-8 p.m.
Location: The Career Academy at 黑料百科,
Lincoln Campus, 8800 O St., Room 203
Course Number: HLTH-1040-HBL83
HEBRON
Jan. 13-May 5, 2027 (Hybrid)
Lab Day: Wed.
Lab Time: 5-8 p.m.
Location: Learning Center at Hebron, 610 Jefferson Ave., Room TBA
Course Number: HLTH-1040-HBHN8
NEBRASKA CITY
Jan. 11-March 4, 2027 (Hybrid)
Lab Days: Tues. & Thurs.
Lab Time: 5-8 p.m.
Location: 黑料百科 Learning Center at Nebraska City, 1406 Central Ave., Room TBA
Course Number: HLTH-1040-HBNC8
WAHOO
Jan. 11-March 3, 2027 (Hybrid)
Lab Day: Mon. & Wed.
Lab Time: 5-8 p.m.
Location: Saunders Medical Center,
1760 County Road J
Course Number: HLTH-1040-HBWH8
Students must have their book at the first class session.
The book, NHCA Medication Aide Training Manual, 5th edition is available through the 黑料百科 Campus Store.
The textbook required for this course is available at the
- Understand and perform basic competencies required to safely provide medication by oral and topical routes, by inhalation to the respiratory system and by instillation in the eyes, ears and nose
- Be able to perform additional skills needed to support medication administration
- Define key terms
- Recognize how a drug is absorbed, metabolized and excreted from the body
- Discuss factors which can affect how drugs are used in the body
- Recognize the medication aide role in recognizing, recording and reporting allergic reactions to drugs
- Identify the actions of specific drugs
Once the class is completed and students have PASSED the course and competency testing through 黑料百科, students will be given two forms:
- 黑料百科 Documentation of Course Completion
- DHHS Application for Medication Aide Registration
The student is responsible for submitting the two forms to the state with the state designated fee.
APPLICATION FOR WRITTEN TESTING REGISTRATION
Two post secondary education providers have been approved to proctor the state written examination. Examination applicants need to register for the examinations with one of these providers for testing and pay the required fee. Contact information is as follows:
Nebraska Health Care Learning Center
3900 NW 12th St., Ste 100
Lincoln, NE 68521-3037
Phone: 402-435-3551
Providence Health Career Institute
4600 Valley Road, Ste 401
Lincoln, NE 68510
Phone: 402-326-2792
Registrations are accepted by mail, fax or walk-in. Tuition is due by the start date of the course. Confirmation registration letters will be emailed one week prior to the start date of course.
Failure to attend the course does not constitute a drop or absolve the student from being financially responsible for the tuition and fees associated with the student鈥檚 registration. A student must initiate the withdrawal process to be dropped from the course.
Questions? Please contact Natasha Holly at 402-437-2552 or nholly@southeast.edu.
- GAP Tuition Assistance
- YESS Program
- Scholarship Opportunities
- Check your 黑料百科 Learning Center for local funding options
Q: What do I do if a third party is paying for me to take the class?
A: A letter of authorization on company letterhead must accompany your registration
form. This letter must include the individual student鈥檚 full name and Social Security
number. Please state the amount of money agreed to pay for tuition, fees and book
(if applicable).
Q: Does 黑料百科 have Career Services?
A: 黑料百科鈥檚 Career Services has its own Website that links current and former 黑料百科 students
to employers. Go to: The . You also may contact any of 黑料百科鈥檚 Placement Specialists by phone: Heather Waite,
Lincoln Campus, 402-437-2622 or hwaite@southeast.edu; Gary Lytle, Beatrice Campus, 402-228-8216 or glytle@southeast.edu; or Shelly Tolle, Milford Campus, 402-761-8242 or stolle@southeast.edu.
A: Classroom attire will be discussed by the instructor the first day of class.
Q: How do I check my status on the Nebraska Registry?
A: Navigate to the website page or call 402-471-4322.
Q: How do I reactivate my status on the Registry if it is lapsed?
A: See