Obtain a nurse aide license. Take a nurse aide class and pass the state licensing exam to become a nurse aide. Bring proof of your license to enroll in a medication aide course.
Meet with an advisor or admissionsrepresentative to enroll in the course. Complete any reading assessment exams, such as the Compass or Asset reading test, required by your state to enroll. Show proof of your CNA license and pay for the class.
Learn how to administer drugs to patients. Find out what potential side effects can occur from different drugs and understand how to identify when patients are having a reaction. Achieve the minimum grade or score required to apply for a medication aide license in your state.
Complete the application for a medication license and pay the licensing fee. Pass the certification exam. You can begin working as a medication aide after receiving your license in the mail a few weeks after the exam.