Program Description
The Medication Assistant Program is designed to educate qualified individuals to administer certain nonprescription and legend drugs in long term care facilities under the supervision of a licensed nurse. East Arkansas Community College offers a Certificate of Proficiency in Medication Assistant. Once accepted, students will be required to participate in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings. The program is designed to be completed in one semester.
Upon graduation, students are eligible to make application to take the certification examination offered by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing.