Frequently asked questions

A Medication Aide is a certified healthcare professional trained to safely administer medications in assisted living and long-term care settings under the supervision of a licensed nurse

Hero Health Training’s Medication Aide Program is approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.

The program includes:

• 40 Hours of Online Didactic Training

• 20 Hours of In-Person Clinical Training

Program is set up to be completed in 4 weeks

The program is hybrid.

Students complete online didactic coursework followed by in-person clinical and skills training.

Students must:

• Hold an active Tennessee CNA certification

• Have at least 365 days of CNA experience

• Have worked at no more than two facilities within the last 365 days

• Meet all Tennessee Board of Nursing requirements

Yes. Tennessee requires applicants to already be licensed CNAs with qualifying work experience before enrolling in a Medication Aide Training Program.

Clinicals are held at approved clinical training locations throughout the Greater Nashville area. Students will complete 20 hours of in-person, hands-on medication cart training through two 10-hour clinical shifts under the supervision of approved licensed nursing staff.

Students receive real-world medication cart and medication administration training during clinicals.

After successful completion, students will be eligible to take the Tennessee Medication Aide Certification Examination.

Yes. Our curriculum is designed to prepare students for the Tennessee Medication Aide certification process and competency expectations.

Hero Health focuses on small cohort with a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 students learning to provide personalized instruction and support.

Tuition for the Hero Health Training Medication Aide Program is $1,500.

Employees of GoodWorks Unlimited partner communities may qualify for tuition exemption opportunities based on eligibility and employer participation.

Hero Health Training may also offer in-house payment plan options to help make enrollment more accessible for qualifying students.

Please contact Hero Health Training for additional details regarding tuition assistance, payment plans, and enrollment requirements.

Yes. The hybrid structure is designed to support working CNAs with flexible online coursework and scheduled clinical sessions.