Medication Assistant

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Department Information

Location:

Trenholm Campus:
1225 Air Base Blvd, Building B
Montgomery, Alabama 36108

Programs & Training

Effective December 1, 2025 – ALL Background/ Drug screening must be paid for 1 week prior to orientation. TB skin test results are due on the date of orientation -NO EXCEPTIONS

Scholarships may be available through Pathsforsuccess.com.

100 Hour Course (60 Classroom; 40 Clinical hours)
$1000 per student (includes textbooks)
This program is designed to prepare the student to safely dispense and manage medication(s) to residents; obtain the knowledge and skills to avoid problems; as well as correctly & accurately document the medication pass to avoid errors. Upon completion, students are eligible to apply to take the Medication Assistant Certification Exam (MACE).

Prerequisites:

To complete your registration, please make sure you have the following:

Proof of a high school diploma or GED
Copy of a state-issued ID
Ability to pass a background check and drug screening (an $80 fee is due one week prior to the class start date; students are responsible for payment)
TB skin test (available at urgent care medical facilities for an approximate $25 fee; students are responsible for payment and must bring their TB skin test results to orientation) Click here for payment link

Students are required to pay their registration fees at the time of registration in order to hold your seat. Unfortunately, the college does not offer a payment plan on non-credit courses.

Refund Policy:

If a student withdraws from a program by the second day of the class in writing, they may receive a full refund. No adjustments are made on the third date of class.

2025 Medication Assistant Certification Prep

January 2026

January 23 – March 20, 2026
Days: Tues, Weds, Thurs
Time: 4:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Fee - $1,000 includes textbooks

April 2026

April 10 – June 5 2026
Days: Tues, Weds, Thurs
Time: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Fee: $1,000 includes textbooks

June 2026

June 26 - August 28, 2026
Days: Tues, Weds, Thurs
Time: 4:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Fee: $1,000 includes textbooks

August 2026

August 18 - November 20, 2026
Days: Tues, Weds, Thurs
Time: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Fee - $1,000 includes textbooks

CONTINUING EDUCATION

For more information, please email workforce@trenholmstate.edu