Medication Assistant Endorsement Program Description

An MA-C is a useful certification for CNAs working in nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities for individuals with an intellectual disability or related conditions, correctional institutions, and assisted‑living facilities.

Our course covers pharmacology, medication classification, drug dosage, and more so that you can safely and confidently administer medication, recognize side effects, and accurately record dosage and treatment.

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must have High School Diploma, GED or Higher Education equivalency
  • Must have a current CNA License in good standing.
  • Student's name must be on the DSHS-OBRA list.
  • International students must pass the CELSA Test with a 75% passing grade (if applicable).
  • Students must have a current CPR/FIRST AID card.
  • Complete a background inquiry form. 
  • Provide documentation of a completed two-step tuberculosis test.  If positive, the student must get a chest x-ray.
  • Clinical facilities may require additional information Hepatitis B vaccine or Waiver.
  • Obtain a background check through the Washington State Patrol at  WATCH Overview - Washington State Patrol
  • Facilities also require Covid vaccine Documents.

Program Costs:

  • Tuition: $3500
  • Registration fee: $100
  • Books: $100
  • Administer certain medications under the direct supervision of an RN
  • Perform specific treatments under the direct supervision of an RN

HPI’s medication assistant endorsement program is a three-to-five-week course with 100 hours of instruction divided between theory/lab hours and clinical experience. As Washington State’s first school to provide this certification, our instructors are among the most experienced in Seattle.

In person 

 

Dates: January 8th to February 1st  2024

Theory/Lab: Monday-Thursday 9am-2:30pm. 

60 hours

Clinicals: 40hr  

Time: 8am to 4:30pm

 

Dates: March 4th to March 22nd 2024

Theory/Lab: Monday-Thursday 9am-2:30pm. 

60 hours

Clinicals: 40hr 

Time: 8am to 4:30pm

Dates: April 1st  to April 19th  2024

Theory/Lab: Monday-Thursday 9am-2:30pm. 

60 hours

Clinicals: 40hr 

Time: 8am to 4:30pm

Dates: June10th  to June 29th  2024

Theory/Lab: Monday-Thursday 9am-2:30pm. 

60 hours

Clinicals: 40hr 

Time: 8am to 4:30pm

Enrollments & Payments are due

Enrollments & Payments are due a week prior to the class starting.