Overview
Prepare to become an important part of the healthcare team!
If you are a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), the Medication Nursing Assistant (MNA) Certificate program will prepare you to administer medication to patients in long-term care facilities. The training covers the basic principles and techniques of medication administration.
Training includes:
- The professional role of the MNA
- An understanding of medical ethics and laws
- An overview of common drugs, their effects and side effects
- Key safety issues that include medication interactions
- Infection control and safety for administering drugs
- Common medication errors
- Over-the-counter medications
- Basic pharmacology and common drugs used for a broad-range of medical conditions
- Medication use in older adults
Eligibility
You are eligible to apply for the program if you:
- Hold a valid and unencumbered nursing assistant license issued by the Board of Nursing
- Have worked as an LNA for two full years (4,160 hours) within the past 5 years
- Possess proficiency in Math and English
- Have not been convicted of a felony
- Pass a drug screening
- Comply with MCC’s application procedures
- Comply with MCC’s tuition requirements
Class Format
This course will be delivered in a 60/40 hour hybrid format (online and in-person) for a total of 100 hours.
- 60 hrs, online, theory
- 40 hrs, on-site, in-person clinical
Hourly Commitment
| Program Area | Delivered via | Weekly Details | Total Hrs. |
| Theory | Online Classroom | 6–8 hrs, weekly | 60 hrs. |
| Clinical Hours | In-Person at Clinical Partner | 4–6 hrs/wk, Tuesdays, 7am–1pm | 40 hrs. |
| Total Hours | 100 hrs. |
Program Costs
Tuition & Books: $1,800*
*Program costs includes tuition and books; additional supply fees may be required.
Required Book Information:
Sorrentino, S. A., & Muzyka, D. (2008). Mosby’s Textbook for Medication Assistants (ISBN-13: 978-0323046879)
Schedule
Medication Nursing Assistant
8-Week Hybrid Schedule, Open Enrollment
Course Number: NCHC103M
Hybrid Learning: MCC Classroom, Online Theory and Clinical Location
Upcoming 2026 Class Offerings:
- May 18th – June 24thOrientation: May 18th 8:30am – 10amClinical Orientation: May 19th 7am – 11amClinicals: Tuesdays: May 26th, June: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd 7am – 1pm and Wednesday June 24th 7am – 1pm
Clinical Partners
MCC is proud to partner with the following Healthcare affiliates as our clinical partners:
Ridgewood Center
25 Ridgewood Road
Bedford, NH 03110
Bedford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (BNRC)
480 Donald Street
Bedford, NH 03110
Bedford Falls, A Benchmark Senior Living Community
5 Corporate Drive
Bedford, NH 03110
Workforce Training
How To Apply
To apply, please fill out the following forms:
Medication Nursing Assistant Application Packet (PDF)