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Jun 11, 2025
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2025-2026-Academic-Catalog
Graduation Map: Certified Medication Assistant, CP
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The Certified Medication Assistant program is a natural progression of knowledge from the Certified Nursing Assistant to the Licensed Practical Nurse. Medication Assistants are used in the longterm care setting to assist the nurse to administer medications to the large population of patients. Our institution currently offers a Practical Nursing program approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. Our Nursing Assistant program (CNA) is approved by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education and the Office of Long-Term Care. The Certified Medication Assistant program prepares individuals to administer prescribed medications; observe and report patient reactions and side effects; and perform related emergency and recording duties under the supervision of nurses and/or physicians. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology, common medications and their effects, taking vital signs, oxygen administration, medication administration and application, record-keeping, and patient observation. Medication Assistants are required to successfully complete an education program and pass a certification exam before being allowed to function in the role of Certified Medication Assistant in a nursing home.
ACTS Course Numbers
The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements. Go to https://adhe.edu/students-parents/transfer-info-for-students for more information.
Degree Requirements
-This certificate requires successful completion of 7 credit hours.
-A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade-point average required for graduation.
-Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.
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Semester One
Complete all 7 Hours  | Course/Requirement | Credits | Semester Taken | Grade | | | ALHE 20042 Medication Assistant Skills Lab | 2 | | | | | ALHE 20055 Medication Assistant Didactic | 5 | | | PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR - APPLY FOR GRADUATION |
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