The Medication Aide Program prepares students to safely administer or assist in client self-administration, medications in specific settings. This class includes lecture, skills lab, and clinical experiences. Students will be able to facilitate or assist the client with the administration of insulin, prepare for safe administration of medications to clients in assisted living facilities, maintain aseptic conditions, understand basic pharmacology, follow appropriate procedures for documentation, and much more. Upon successful completion of the course, the graduate will be eligible to apply to take the Registered Medication Aide (RMA) exam.
The RMA may work in Assisted Living Facilities licensed by the Department of Social Services. They may NOT administer medications in nursing homes or in home health care agencies. See www.dhp.virginia.gov for more information.
The student who successfully completes the 68-hour Medication Aide course, applies for and receives a letter from the Virginia Board of Nursing giving them provisional practice, may then practice for a period of 120 days from the date of the letter. After the 120-day period(or after failing the state examination 3 times-whichever comes first), all practice must stop. If the state examination is failed 3 times, the person must re-register for and complete another 68-hour, Virginia Board of Nursing-approved medication course.
The minimum requirement to enroll in this course is the successful completion of a Virginia Board of Nursing-approved 140-hour Nurse Aide training program, or a 40-hour Department of Social Services Direct Care Staff training program. You must present a copy of your successful completion of the NA or PCA, or Direct Care certificate before enrolling.
At Agape Home Care Training Center, our classes are in person and presented in an atmosphere of joy & encouragement. Our classes are small, and we focus on your success! You will be happy you chose us!
The cost of this class will be $600, with previous graduates of Agapé é (accent aigu) Training Center receiving a discount. Tuition must be paid in full before the first day of class. $300 deposit in advance to hold your seat. Please present your certificate of completion from an approved 140 Nurse Aide program in Virginia, or PCA or Direct Care certificate, BEFORE enrolling in this program. Thank you!
Currently Scheduled Class–2026
Day Classes: Enrolling now
MAD3– MARCH 17-APRIL 2, 2026
Monday – Friday: 8:30-3:45 (30 mins for lunch)
Night Classes: 2026
COMING SOON
If you are interested in a class, call us @ 757-229-6115. We will answer any questions you have and help you enroll.
We look forward to hearing from you!
*If class enrollment does not meet a minimum number of 5, we reserve the right to cancel the class.
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