Medication Aide Training: Administer Medications Safely and Launch Your Healthcare Career
Arleigh Hatcher • July 30, 2025
Your path to becoming a trusted healthcare professional begins with the right training.
Are you passionate about helping others and looking for a way to step into the healthcare field? Becoming a Medication Aide might be the perfect path for you—and Heart to Heart Career Training Center is here to support your journey!
💊 What Does a Medication Aide Do?
Medication Aides play an important role in assisted living settings, where they are trained to safely administer medications under the supervision of licensed nurses. Their work ensures residents receive the right medications on time and with proper care.
📚 What You'll Learn in Our Medication Aide Training Program
Our program at Heart to Heart is designed to prepare you with the essential skills and confidence to safely administer medications. Training includes:
✅ Pharmacology Basics – Understand how medications affect the body
✅ Dosage Calculations – Learn to measure and give medications accurately
✅ Medication Administration Techniques – Including oral meds, eye/ear drops, topical treatments, and more
✅ Infection Control – Learn safety and hygiene practices critical to medication handling
✅ Legal & Ethical Responsibilities – Understand documentation standards, patient rights, and your role within your scope of practice
✅ Hands-On Clinical Hours – Practice your skills in real care settings to meet state training requirements
👩⚕️ Where Can Medication Aides Work?
Medication Aides are authorized to work in Assisted Living Facilities. These settings provide supportive care for residents who need assistance with daily living and routine medications.
❤️ Why Choose Heart to Heart Career Training Center?
At Heart to Heart, we make it easy for you to start your training without disrupting your schedule. Here's why students choose us:
✨ Flexible Scheduling – Hybrid and weekend options available
🧪 Hands-On Lab Practice – Learn from supportive, experienced instructors
💸 Affordable Tuition – Get quality training at a budget-friendly price
👩🏫 Instructor Support – We’re with you every step of the way
📍 Convenient Location – Easily accessible for students from Williamsburg, Newport News, and surrounding areas
🚀 Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Medication Aide classes fill up quickly—don’t wait to start your path toward a rewarding healthcare career!
👩⚕️ Want to kickstart your healthcare journey?
📋 Register Now – Gain real-world experience and essential skills that employers value!
If you’ve ever dreamed of working in healthcare but weren’t sure where to start, a Patient Care Technician (PCT) program might be the perfect path. At Heart to Heart Career Training Center, our 21-week Hybrid PCT Bundle combines flexibility, affordability, and hands-on experience to prepare you for success. What Is a Patient Care Technician? Patient Care Technicians are essential members of the healthcare team. They work alongside nurses and doctors, assisting with vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, and patient comfort. About the Program Our PCT Bundle includes three major certifications: Nurse Aide (CNA) Phlebotomy Technician EKG Technician Students begin with the Nurse Aide module and then progress through EKG and Phlebotomy, depending on course schedules. Why Choose the Hybrid Format? You’ll enjoy the best of both worlds — online learning for flexibility and in-person labs for practical training. This format allows students to balance education with work or family life. Certification Opportunities After completing all modules, students are eligible to take the: AMCA Patient Care Technician National Exam (PCTC) AMCA Phlebotomy and EKG Certification Exams Virginia Nurse Aide State Exam (for Nurse Aide graduates) Invest in Your Future Tuition is $6,357, with an $875 deposit (including lab fee). Flexible payment options make it easier to start now and pay over time. 👉 https://hearttoheartctc.myshopify.com/collections/all Enroll Today! The demand for skilled healthcare professionals is growing — don’t wait. 👉 Register now at Heart to Heart Career Training Center
Ready to start your healthcare career? Heart to Heart Career Training Center is excited to offer the Bargain Box Scholarship for most of our classes—including Nurse Aide Day & Evening sessions beginning November 3rd! 💸 This scholarship makes becoming a Certified Nurse Aide easier and more affordable. It’s exclusively for residents of York County and Poquoson. 📞 Ready to get started? Call 757-886-1520 or visit TheBargainBox.org today! Your CNA journey is within reach—let’s make it happen! 💪 If you live outside York or Poquoson, no worries! We have other tuition assistance options available for you.🙌 Need flexible payment plans? Affirm lets you spread out your tuition payments with no impact on your credit score. 🔗 Check it out here: https://hearttoheartctc.myshopify.com/collections/all Start your new career before 2026 and confidently step into your future in healthcare! 👉 Learn more at https://www.hearttoheartctc.com/startdates
At Heart to Heart CTC, we love seeing students walk out of our doors feeling empowered, confident, and ready to respond when it matters most. One recent example? Kristianna, who renewed her Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with us — and left with more than just a card. She walked away with real skills, deeper understanding, and the confidence to take action in any emergency. "I feel confident and well-trained. The instructors were clear, supportive, and made learning CPR techniques easy to remember and apply." – Kristianna, BLS Renewal Student Why BLS Training Matters BLS training goes beyond memorizing steps. It’s about building muscle memory, learning teamwork, and practicing high-quality CPR in real-life scenarios. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, student, or just someone who wants to be ready, BLS training gives you life-saving confidence. What You’ll Learn: ✅ High-quality CPR techniques ✅ Proper use of AEDs ✅ Effective teamwork in emergencies ✅ Skills to handle choking and cardiac arrest situations Ready to Renew or Get Certified? If Kristianna’s story inspired you, now’s the perfect time to take that step. Whether it’s your first time or you're renewing your certification, we’re here to help you succeed — and maybe even feature your story next! 👉 Register today: 🔗 https://hearttoheartctc.enrollware.com/enroll?id=11236893
