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Career Area: Health Science
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 30-510-5
Approximately Less Than 1 Year to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
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Medication Assistant (Certified) Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

Certified Medication Assistant
Medication Assistant
Medication Aide
Certified Nursing Assistant

Median Starting Salary

$60575

Medication Assistant (Certified) Programs

This program will prepare students to administer medications to residents in a nursing home. The Medication Assistant program consists of classroom and laboratory instruction and supervised practice in a nursing home. After completing this program, students will meet state requirements for the Medication Assistant Registry.

Medication Assistant (Certified) Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
Northeast Medication Assistant (Certified) at Northeast

Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas, certificates and related education for apprenticeships. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. With more than 293,900 people enrolling in a technical college each year, it is the largest higher education system in the state.

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