Medication Aide

The purpose of the Medication Aide position is to provide a safe way for individuals other than licensed health care professionals (doctors, nurses, etc.) to provide medications to individuals who are not able to take medications by themselves. Medication Aides assist with the provision of medications. You must be at least 18 years of age or older to be employed as a medication aide in the state of Nebraska.

State laws control the activities of a Medication Aide. These laws ensure the health, safety, and welfare of people by providing for the accurate, cost-effective, efficient, and safe utilization of Medication Aides to assist in administration of medications.

You will be responsible for the additional costs charged by the state of Nebraska to complete your licensure.

SCC Requirement: Medication Aide students MUST be at least 18 by the start date of the class.

Cost: NE Resident $317.50 / Non-Resident $370
2.5 semester credits

No classes Sept. 7 & Nov. 25-28

Fall 2026 Semester

LINCOLN
Aug. 17-Oct. 7, 2026 (Hybrid)
Lab Day: Mon. & Wed.
Lab Time: 1-4 p.m.
Location: SCC Lincoln Campus Center, 8800 O St., Room B-14
Course Number: HLTH-1040-HBL80

Aug. 17-Oct. 7, 2026 (Hybrid)
Lab Day: Mon. & Wed.
Lab Time: 5-9 p.m.
Location: SCC Lincoln Campus Center, 8800 O St., Room B-14
Course Number: HLTH-1040-HBL81

Oct. 14-Dec. 9, 2026 (Hybrid)
Lab Day: Mon. & Wed.
Lab Time: 1-4 p.m.
Location: SCC Lincoln Campus Center, 8800 O St., Room B-14
Course Number: HLTH-1040-HBL82

Oct. 14-Dec. 9, 2026 (Hybrid)
Lab Day: Mon. & Wed.
Lab Time: 5-9 p.m.
Location: SCC Lincoln Campus Center, 8800 O St., Room B-14
Course Number: HLTH-1040-HBL83

BEATRICE
Oct. 16-Dec. 11, 2026 (Hybrid)
Lab Days: Mon. & Fri.
Lab Time: 9 a.m.-Noon
Lab Location: SCC Beatrice Campus, Academic Excellence Center, 4771 W. Scott Road, Room 331
Course Number: HLTH-1040-HBB80

WAHOO
Aug. 17-Oct. 7, 2026 (Hybrid)
Lab Day: Mon. & Wed.
Lab Time: 5-8 p.m.
Location: Saunders Medical Center, 1760 County Road J
Course Number: HLTH-1040-HBWH8

Students must have their book at the first class session.

The book, NHCA Medication Aide Training Manual, 5th edition is available through the SCC Campus Store.

The textbook required for this course is available at the SCC Bookstore

  • Understand and perform basic competencies required to safely provide medication by oral and topical routes, by inhalation to the respiratory system and by instillation in the eyes, ears and nose
  • Be able to perform additional skills needed to support medication administration
  • Define key terms
  • Recognize how a drug is absorbed, metabolized and excreted from the body
  • Discuss factors which can affect how drugs are used in the body
  • Recognize the medication aide role in recognizing, recording and reporting allergic reactions to drugs
  • Identify the actions of specific drugs

Once the class is completed and students have PASSED the course and competency testing through SCC, students will be given two forms:

  1. SCC Documentation of Course Completion
  2. DHHS Application for Medication Aide Registration

The student is responsible for submitting the two forms to the state with the state designated fee.

APPLICATION FOR WRITTEN TESTING REGISTRATION

Two post secondary education providers have been approved to proctor the state written examination. Examination applicants need to register for the examinations with one of these providers for testing and pay the required fee. Contact information is as follows:

Nebraska Health Care Learning Center
3900 NW 12th St., Ste 100
Lincoln, NE 68521-3037
Phone: 402-435-3551
Nebraska Health Care Learning Center website

Providence Health Career Institute
4600 Valley Road, Ste 401
Lincoln, NE 68510
Phone: 402-326-2792
Providence Health Career Institute website

Registrations are accepted by mail, fax or walk-in. Tuition is due by the start date of the course. Confirmation registration letters will be emailed one week prior to the start date of course.

Failure to attend the course does not constitute a drop or absolve the student from being financially responsible for the tuition and fees associated with the student’s registration. A student must initiate the withdrawal process to be dropped from the course.

Questions? Please contact Natasha Holly at 402-437-2552 or nholly@southeast.edu.

Q: What do I do if a third party is paying for me to take the class?
A: A letter of authorization on company letterhead must accompany your registration form. This letter must include the individual student’s full name and Social Security number. Please state the amount of money agreed to pay for tuition, fees and book (if applicable).

Q: Does SCC have Career Services?
A: SCC’s Career Services has its own Website that links current and former SCC students to employers. Go to: The College Central website. You also may contact any of SCC’s Placement Specialists by phone: Heather Waite, Lincoln Campus, 402-437-2622 or hwaite@southeast.edu; Gary Lytle, Beatrice Campus, 402-228-8216 or glytle@southeast.edu; or Shelly Tolle, Milford Campus, 402-761-8242 or stolle@southeast.edu.

Q: What do I wear to class, labs and clinical sites?

A: Classroom attire will be discussed by the instructor the first day of class.

Q: How do I check my status on the Nebraska Registry?
A: Navigate to the Nebraska State Registry website page or call 402-471-4322.

Q: How do I reactivate my status on the Registry if it is lapsed?
A: See Nebraska Testing Entities List