School of Health Sciences

Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Medication Assistant

Content of the program includes a minimum of 45 hours of theory and 55 hours of clinical experience (15 hours in skills lab and 40 hours of supervised progressive experience giving medications in the nursing home setting).  

• Renewed every two years

• Requires 8 contact hours of continuing education related to medications

ASUMH does not mandate that students who are enrolled in Health Science programs receive a COVID-19 vaccine series (and any recommended boosters), but they are strongly encouraged to do so. However, the clinical facilities that partner with ASUMH establish their own worksite policies, and they may require that faculty members and students be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 in order to work in the facility or be assigned to specific areas. Therefore, students electing not to receive the COVID-19 vaccine series or boosters may not be able to complete program requirements, which will result in non-progression through the program.  Clinical facilities may also request information regarding COVID vaccination status for any student and faculty assigned to the site. 

1. Currently listed in good standing on the state's certified nurse aide registry;

2. Maintained registration on the state's certified nurse aide registry continuously for a minimum of one (1) year. 

3. Completed at least one (1) continuous year of full-time experience as a certified nurse aide in this state; 

4. Currently employed at a designated facility;

5. Achieved high school diploma or the equivalent.

Students must: 

1. Apply to ASUMH

2. Contact Sarah Smith: sarahs@asumh.edu for a program application.