We Care Online’s new Texas Medication Aide 7-Hour Continuing Education Course is now available online. Approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), this course gives Texas Medication Aides a convenient way to complete continuing education for permit renewal.
The course is 100% online through Canvas and self-paced within the assigned course period. Tuition is $90 plus a $29 registration fee, for a total student cost of $119. No textbook or clinical hours are required.
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What is the Texas Medication Aide continuing education course?
This seven-clock-hour course is designed for Texas Permitted Medication Aides who need continuing education for permit renewal. We Care Online is approved by Texas HHSC to provide the Nursing Facility Medication Aide Training Program Continuing Education Course.
Students review medication administration, medication safety, resident protection, regulatory responsibilities, and current practices relevant to Texas long-term care settings. Instructor-monitored online coursework lets students study around work and personal responsibilities while completing all required instructional hours and assignments.
Texas course at a glance
- Length: 7 clock hours
- Format: 100% online through Canvas
- Pace: Self-paced within the assigned course period
- Approval: Texas HHSC
- Tuition: $90
- Registration fee: $29 additional; $119 total
- Textbook and clinical hours: None required
- Completion reporting: Handled by We Care Online through TULIP after successful completion
Who should enroll?
This course is for individuals who hold a Texas Medication Aide Permit and need the continuing education component of permit renewal. It is especially useful for working Medication Aides and nursing facilities coordinating employee continuing education.
Texas requires an approved seven-hour continuing education program for annual renewal after the first renewal. Continuing education is not required for the first permit renewal. See the Texas HHSC Medication Aide Continuing Education guidance for state information.
What to have ready before registering
Locate your Texas Medication Aide Permit Number and enter your legal name exactly as it appears on your Texas credential. Accurate registration information helps We Care Online report your successful completion through the Texas Unified Licensure Information Portal (TULIP).
Your permit number is required for Texas HHSC/TULIP reporting. Review your individual permit status and renewal requirements before choosing a course.
What happens after you complete the course?
After you complete all required coursework and the full seven clock hours, We Care Online verifies successful completion and reports your continuing education through TULIP.
Course completion does not automatically renew your Medication Aide permit. You must submit your own renewal application through TULIP, pay any applicable state renewal fee, and satisfy the remaining HHSC requirements. The HHSC Medication Aide renewal overview explains the school reporting and applicant renewal steps.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Texas Medication Aide update course fully online?
Yes. The course is offered online through Canvas and is self-paced within the assigned course period. All required coursework and seven instructional hours must be completed.
Do I need a textbook or clinical placement?
No. This continuing education course does not require a textbook or clinical hours.
Does We Care Online report my completion?
Yes. After verifying successful completion, We Care Online reports your continuing education to Texas HHSC through TULIP. You remain responsible for your permit renewal application.
Can a facility register an employee?
Yes. Registration options include facility payment or invoicing. Individual students can pay in full, and Afterpay payment plans are available where offered during registration. Review the We Care Online payment and refund policies before enrolling.
Explore your new Texas continuing education option
Ready to complete your Texas Medication Aide continuing education online? Visit the course page for details, enrollment options, and current registration information.