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Tennessee Medication Aide Continuing Education

  • Six online CE hours for current Tennessee Certified Medication Aides
  • Five hours of pharmacology plus one hour of medication administration
  • Open enrollment • One week to complete after acceptance • 70% minimum score
  • $124 total: $95 tuition + $29 registration fee
  • No textbook purchase or clinical placement required
  • Certificate of Completion issued after successful completion

Overview

Refresh your medication-related knowledge with six hours of online continuing education for current Tennessee Certified Medication Aides: five hours of pharmacology and one hour of medication administration.

Complete the course within one week of acceptance and earn at least 70% to receive your Certificate of Completion. Certificate renewal is completed separately through the Tennessee Board of Nursing.

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 Tennessee under Registration Options and select the appropriate payment or facility registration choice. Confirm that you hold a current Medication Aide Certificate.

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

Access follows registration processing and review of enrollment requirements. You have one week after acceptance into class to complete the course. Follow the classroom instructions in your confirmation email.

4 Complete Your Online CE

Complete six hours of online CE within one week after acceptance. A minimum score of 70% is required.

5 Certificate & Renewal

Successful students receive a Certificate of Completion documenting six hours by email. Keep it for your records. Review current Tennessee Board requirements and complete your certificate renewal separately.

Tennessee Medication Aide CE Overview

Complete six hours of online, medication-related continuing education for current Tennessee Certified Medication Aides. Refresh your knowledge of medication safety, administration, pharmacology, documentation, and resident care.

For current Tennessee CMAs: This is a continuing education course. Initial medication aide training and certification are separate.
WHO IT’S FOR
For Tennessee medication aides
Designed for students who already hold a current Medication Aide Certificate.
FOCUS
Safe medication administration
Review medication effects, dosing, error prevention, communication, and documentation.
OUTCOME
Certificate documenting 6 hours
Successful students receive a Certificate of Completion for their continuing education records.
Tennessee Renewal Requirements
Tennessee requires six contact hours of CE each year: five in pharmacology provided by a licensed pharmacist or registered nurse, and one related to medication administration within the medication aide role. Nurse aide continuing competency requirements remain separate. Review current Tennessee Board of Nursing requirements.
Clock Hours & Learning Experience
  • Total: 6 online clock hours (5 pharmacology + 1 medication administration)
  • Clinical hours in this CE course: none
  • Open enrollment; one week to finish after acceptance
  • No textbook required; reading materials are online
What You’ll Review
  • Medication safety and administration
  • Dosing and medication error prevention
  • Drug classes, effects, and precautions
  • Documentation and communication
  • Observation and reporting
  • Professional and legal responsibilities
Enrollment Requirements
  • Current Medication Aide Certificate
  • Computer or tablet with reliable internet access
  • One week to complete after acceptance into class
  • No clinical placement or textbook purchase
Upon Completion
Earn a minimum score of 70% and complete the course within your one-week window. Successful students receive a Certificate of Completion by email. You must separately complete the Board’s certificate renewal process.
Full Course Objectives
  • Review medication safety and administration practices
  • Apply dosing and error-prevention principles
  • Recognize medication effects, side effects, and precautions
  • Review observation, communication, and reporting responsibilities
  • Use accurate medication documentation
  • Review professional responsibilities within the medication aide role

Requirements

Course Requirements

ENROLLMENT
A current Medication Aide Certificate is required. This course provides continuing education for existing Tennessee CMAs; it does not provide initial medication aide certification.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Complete six hours of online continuing education: five hours of pharmacology and one hour of medication administration. Open enrollment is available. You have one week from acceptance into class to finish.
CLINICAL HOURS
No clinical hours or clinical placement are required for this online CE course.
MATERIALS
No textbook purchase is required. Reading materials are provided online. Use a computer or tablet with reliable internet access; a phone should not be your only way to complete coursework.
COMPLETION
A minimum score of 70% is required. Complete the course within the one-week window. Successful students receive a Certificate of Completion documenting six hours.
CERTIFICATE RENEWAL
Keep your course certificate for your records. Nurse aide continuing competency requirements remain separate. Completing the course does not automatically renew your certificate. Review current Board requirements and complete your renewal separately.

Career Info

This continuing education course supports current Tennessee Certified Medication Aides in maintaining medication-related knowledge for their existing role.

Refresh Knowledge for Your Current Role
  • Medication administration and safety
  • Drug effects and precautions
  • Dosing and error prevention
  • Documentation, observation, and reporting
  • Professional responsibilities
Stay Within Your Authorized Duties

Continuing education refreshes knowledge for your current role. It does not expand your authorized scope or replace initial training and certification. Follow current Board rules and employer policies.

Keep Your Renewal Records

Retain your six-hour course certificate. Review the Board’s current renewal requirements, including separate nurse aide continuing competency requirements, and submit your renewal through the Board.

Employment Expectations

Job duties, pay, and employer expectations vary. Course completion does not guarantee certification renewal, employment, or earnings.

Questions Before You Enroll?

Contact Colleen Villa if you need help deciding whether this continuing education course fits your needs.

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 Tennessee eligibility, hours, access, completion, certificate renewal, and registration.

1Who is this course for?

Current Tennessee Certified Medication Aides. A current Medication Aide Certificate is required. This course is continuing education and does not replace initial training or certification.

2How many hours is the course?

The course provides six hours of online medication-related continuing education. No clinical hours are included.

3When do I get access, and how long do I have to finish?

This is an open-enrollment course. Access follows registration processing and review of enrollment requirements. You have one week from acceptance into class to finish. Follow the instructions in your confirmation email.

4What is required to pass?

A minimum score of 70% is required. Complete the course within your one-week completion window.

5Do I need a textbook or clinical placement?

No textbook purchase or clinical placement is required. Reading materials are provided in the online course.

6Will I receive a certificate?

After successful completion, you will receive a Certificate of Completion documenting six hours by email. Keep it for your continuing education records.

7What does the $124 total include?

The current registration total is $124: $95 tuition plus a $29 registration fee. No textbook is required. Review your selected charges before completing enrollment.

8Can my facility register me and request an invoice?

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

9Does this course automatically renew my certificate?

No. You must complete the Board’s renewal process separately. Tennessee’s annual six-hour medication aide CE requirement is in addition to requirements for maintaining nurse aide certification. Review current Board requirements for your certificates.

10What payment and refund policies apply?

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

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