Question 1

What is a Medication Aide?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Is Hero Health Training approved

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

How long is the program?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Is the program online or in person?

Accepted Answer

The program is hybrid.

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

Question 5

What are the eligibility requirements?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Do I need healthcare experience?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Where are clinicals held?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

Will I receive hands-on medication cart training?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

What happens after I complete the program?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Does Hero Health help prepare students for the state exam?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

How large are class sizes?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

How much is tuition?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

Can I work while enrolled in the program?

Accepted Answer

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

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