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Montana Medication Aide II Continuing Education

  • Online CE for current Montana Medication Aide II license holders and Certified Nurse Aides
  • Review medication safety, new drugs, administration methods, and documentation
  • 6 online clock hours; no clinical placement or textbook required
  • ✔ Open enrollment with online coursework
  • ✔ Pass/fail course with assignments and unit discussions
  • ✔ Certificate of Completion after successful completion

Overview

Refresh your knowledge of pharmacology and safe medication administration in this online continuing education course for current Montana Medication Aide II license holders and Certified Nurse Aides.

Review new drugs, commonly used medications, administration methods, alternative treatments and interactions, medication safety, and documentation. No clinical placement or textbook is required.

This is continuing education for an existing license. Course completion does not grant a new license or automatically renew your Montana license.

What Happens After You Enroll

Here’s a clear, step-by-step overview of what to expect after registering for your course with We Care Online.

1 Register & Arrange Payment

Choose Montana under Registration Options and select the appropriate payment or facility registration choice. A current Montana Medication Aide II license is required.

2 Confirmation & Next Steps

Watch for your confirmation email after registration. Check spam or junk folders and follow any instructions needed before access is granted.

3 Access Your Course in Canvas

This is an open-enrollment online course. Access follows registration processing and review of enrollment requirements. Follow your confirmation email for classroom instructions.

4 Complete Your Online CE

Complete six hours of online continuing education across all six units, 100% of assignments, each unit discussion, and the required course evaluation. Meet instructor-posted deadlines and submit your own work. No clinical placement or textbook is required.

5 Certificate & Montana Renewal

After successful course completion, retain your Certificate of Completion. Follow the Montana Board of Nursing’s separate license renewal process; course completion does not renew your license automatically.

Montana Medication Aide II CE Overview

Refresh your medication administration knowledge through six hours of online continuing education. Review pharmacology, medication safety, dosage calculations, drug interactions, documentation, and professional responsibilities.

For current Montana Medication Aide II license holders: This is continuing education for an existing license. It is not initial Medication Aide II training and does not issue or renew a state license.
WHO IT’S FOR
For licensed Medication Aide IIs

Maintain and refresh knowledge used in your existing medication aide role.

FOCUS
Pharmacology and medication administration

Review safe medication practices, drug effects, interactions, and documentation.

OUTCOME
Certificate of Completion

Successful students receive a record of course completion. State license renewal remains a separate responsibility.

Montana Renewal Requirements

Montana requires six contact hours of continuing education in pharmacology and medication administration each annual renewal period. Medication Aide II licenses renew March 31 each year. Review current Board of Nursing requirements.

Clock Hours & Learning Experience
  • Total: 6 online clock hours
  • Clinical hours: none
  • Open enrollment: register throughout the enrollment period
  • No textbook required; reading materials are provided online
What You’ll Review
  • Medication types, uses, effects, and side effects
  • Dosage calculations
  • Medication safety and error prevention
  • Drug interactions and contraindications
  • Medication documentation and communication
  • Legal and professional responsibilities
Enrollment Requirements
  • Current Montana Medication Aide II license and CNA certification
  • Computer or tablet with reliable internet access
  • No clinical placement required
  • No separate textbook purchase
Upon Completion

This is a pass/fail course. Complete all assignments, participate in every unit discussion, meet instructor-posted deadlines, and complete the course evaluation to receive a Certificate of Completion. Keep your completion record and follow the Montana Board of Nursing’s separate renewal process.

Full Course Objectives
  • Identify and discuss new drug classes and new drugs
  • Explore new uses of medications
  • Review new methods of administering medications
  • Identify alternative treatments, including herbs, and interactions with traditional drugs
  • Review medication safety and administration
  • Demonstrate legal documentation and medication safety standards

Requirements

Course Requirements

ENROLLMENT
This continuing education course is for individuals who already hold a current Montana Medication Aide II license and CNA certification. It does not provide initial medication aide training or grant a new license.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Complete six hours of online continuing education across six units: new drug classes, commonly used medications, administration methods, alternative treatments, safety and administration, and documentation. This is an open-enrollment course. Follow your enrollment confirmation and assigned course instructions for access and completion requirements.
CLINICAL
No clinical hours or facility placement are required for this continuing education course.
MATERIALS
No textbook is required. Reading materials are provided in the online course. Use a computer or tablet with reliable internet access; a phone should not be your only way to complete coursework.
COMPLETION
This is a pass/fail course. To pass, complete 100% of each unit’s assignments, participate in each unit discussion, meet instructor-posted deadlines, and submit your own work. Complete the course evaluation at the end. Successful students receive a Certificate of Completion. Keep your completion record. Course completion does not automatically renew your Montana Medication Aide II license.
MONTANA RENEWAL
The Montana Board of Nursing lists six contact hours in pharmacology and medication administration per annual renewal period and a March 31 license renewal date. Check current state renewal requirements.

Career Info

This course supports continuing education for a current Montana Medication Aide II license. It is intended for existing license holders.

Refresh Knowledge for Your Current Role
  • Medication safety and administration
  • Drug effects, interactions, and contraindications
  • Dosage calculations
  • Accurate documentation
  • Communication and professional responsibilities
Montana Practice Setting

Montana Medication Aide II licenses are used in skilled nursing facility settings. Practice within your authorized role and applicable supervision requirements. Review Board of Nursing information.

Continuing Education & Renewal

Complete required continuing education, retain your completion record, and follow the state’s renewal process. Finishing a CE course does not automatically renew a license.

Employment Expectations

Duties, pay, and employer requirements vary. This course does not confer a new license, expand your authorized scope, or guarantee employment or earnings.

Need Initial Medication Aide II Training?

Contact Colleen Villa before enrolling if you do not already hold a current Montana Medication Aide II license.

Instructor

Kayla Neitzel, RN
Kayla Neitzel, RN
Course Instructor

Kayla brings more than two decades of healthcare experience across hospital, home health, and long-term care settings. She supports students with online coursework, course expectations, and questions.

Read Kayla’s bio.

FAQ

Answers about Montana eligibility, course requirements, access, materials, certificates, and registration.

1Who is this course for?

This continuing education course is for current Montana Medication Aide II license holders who are also Certified Nurse Aides. It is not initial medication aide training and does not grant a new license.

2How many hours is the course?

This course provides six hours of online continuing education across six units. Topics include new drugs, commonly used medications, administration methods, alternative treatments, safety and administration, and documentation. There are no clinical hours.

3Do I need a textbook or a clinical site?

No. Reading materials are provided online, and no textbook purchase or clinical placement is required.

4When can I enroll and get access?

This is an open-enrollment course. Register through Registration Options, choose Montana, and complete the appropriate payment or facility billing arrangements. Watch for your confirmation email and classroom instructions after registration processing. Access is not promised immediately after payment.

5What is required to pass, and when is the work due?

This is a pass/fail course. Complete 100% of each unit’s assignments, participate in every unit discussion, meet instructor-posted deadlines, and submit your own work. Complete the anonymous course evaluation at the end. All units are due before the end of class; contact Kayla Neitzel if you need help with deadlines or make-up work.

6Will I receive a certificate?

Successful students receive a Certificate of Completion. Retain your completion record and follow the Montana Board of Nursing’s separate license renewal process. This course does not automatically renew your license.

7What does the $118 total include?

The current registration total is $118: $89 tuition plus a $29 registration fee. No textbook is required. Review your selected registration charges before completing enrollment.

8Can my facility register me and request an invoice?

Yes. Choose Montana and the facility representative option in Registration Options. Facility invoicing is available through the same process; a separate special form is not required.

9What are Montana’s annual CE and renewal requirements?

The Montana Board of Nursing lists six contact hours in pharmacology and medication administration per annual license renewal period. Medication Aide II licenses renew March 31 each year. Confirm your individual renewal obligations with the Board.

10What payment and refund policies apply?

Review Refund, Payment Plan & Other Policies before registering. Available payment choices appear in Registration Options. For billing help, contact the office.

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