Acquire the skills to safely administer medications under the direction of a nurse. Discover how medications affect the physiology of the body systems. Participants will learn and demonstrate how to give medications through oral, rectal, and topical routes. The legal requirements concerning medication administration and documentation will be discussed.
A Trained Medication Aide (TMA) Certificate of Completion is earned upon completion of the course and meeting all course guidelines.
Please note: Individuals who wish to work as a TMA in a skilled nursing home or licensed boarding care facility must be on the Nursing Assistant Registry and have completed a Minnesota Department of Health Approved Nursing Assistant program.
This course includes online coursework.
Course Dates:
February 10 – March 10, 2026 (no class 2/16)
In Person: Mondays & Tuesdays, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Required Course Text:
2024 or 2025 Nursing Drug Guide
Recommended Text:
Hartman’s Complete Guide for the Medication Aide (1st or 2nd edition)
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Professional & Workforce Training provides fast, efficient, in-depth, and highly interactive training through classroom instruction and hands-on experience.
Anoka Technical College – Professional Training
Suite 191
1355 West Hwy 10
Anoka, MN 55303
Hours: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm