Kentucky Medication Aide Course Schedule

Fall 2026

Student Qualifications – Verification is required:

1. Be able to read, write, and speak English;

2. Have basic math skills;

3. Have a high school diploma or equivalent; and
   1. Have at least six (6) months of continuous work experience as a State registered nurse aide (SRNA) in a nursing facility that is certified under Title XVIII or XIX of the Social Security Act; or
   2. Direct care staff member of a:
      1. Long-term care facility that is not certified under Title XVIII or XIX of the Social Security Act;
      2. Facility operated by the Department of Juvenile Justice; or
      3. Residential facility licensed by the Cabinet for Health and family Services if authorized under the facility's scope of licensure.

4. Criminal Background Check results, 2 step TB skin test results.

5. A provider Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) must be completed and signed by either the DON or the Administrator of your long-term care facility, agreeing to oversee your 40 hours of clinical training.

Course Information:

1. Course is limited to twelve (12) students
2. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-serve basis
3. All verification is required before enrollment
4. Students will receive a program acceptance letter verifying enrollment in the course with payment instructions and any other class information.
5. 100% attendance is required for successful completion of this course
6. All fees are nonrefundable and due prior to the first day of class as follows:
   1. Course Fee (Tuition $198.00 per credit hour)               $990.00
   2. Liability Insurance                                                             11.00
   3. State Exam Fee                                                                  50.00
   4. Mandatory Student Fee                                                      40.00
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         Total                                                                         $1,091.00

Additional Information:

Contact the Nurse Aide Office at (270) 706-8464 or Toll Free 1-877-246-2322, EXT. 68464 to Register for Classes

Completed Workforce Training Application, Liability Insurance Form and Kentucky Medication (Rx) Aide Training form required for enrollment.