Medication Aides
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Requirements to become a Medication Aide in a Skilled Nursing Facility

Medication Aide Registry requirements with the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation include:

  1. Have a High School Diploma or GED;
  2. Successful completion of a 24 hour Medication Aide training program approved by the Board of Nursing;
  3. Successful completion of a state-approved competency evaluation program; and
  4. Listing on the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation Medication Aide Registry
Classes-List of Medication Aide Instructors

To locate a Master Teacher or Medication Aide Registered Nurse Instructor, contact AHECs or Community Colleges, or select one of the following:

Examination and Listing Information

Visit North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation  for information related to the Medication Aide Registry and information related to Medication Aide Competency and Examinations.

More Information

View our Education section for more information regarding Medication Aide laws and rules.

Last Changed 1-Mar-2024

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