Medication Aide Program FAQs | Texas Health and Human Services
What is a medication aide? A person permitted by Texas Health and Suman Services (HHS) to administer medications to residents in: Nursing facilities, Correctional institutions What are the requirements to be a medication aide in Texas? To be a medication aide in a licensed Texas facility, you must: Read, write, speak and understand English Be at least 18 years old Be free of communicable diseases, and in suitable physical and emotional health to safely administer medications Be a high school graduate or have a GED Applicants must be employed as certified nurse aides listed on the Texas Nurse...
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