MEDICATION ASSISTANT

Welcome to the Arkansas Northeastern College Medication Assistant page!

The Certificate of Proficiency is awarded upon successful completion of the Medication Assistant-Certified curriculum which includes a Medical Terminology course. Arkansas Northeastern College's Medication Assistant program is committed to providing students the opportunity to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully pass the certification exam. Those passing the certification exam earn the credential of Medication Assistant-Certified (MA-C). ANC's Medication Assistant program is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing and is offered at the ANC Main Campus.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Tonya Pankey, MSN, RN, CNE

Associate Professor/Director for Associate Degree Nursing

tpankey@smail.anc.edu

Jackson Neil, BA, BSN, RN

Advising Specialist, Nursing & Allied Health

jneil@smail.anc.edu

870-838-2984

ENHANCED

CARE

Medication Assistants ensure timely, accurate medication delivery, vital for patient health and recovery.

QUICK

TRAINING

Becoming a Medication Assistant requires shorter training, offering a swift entry into healthcare.

PATH TO

ADVANCEMENT

Medication Assistants often use their experience as a stepping stone to higher-level healthcare careers like LPN or RN.

MEDICATION ASSISTANT PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Admission to the Medication Assistant course is open to all students meeting admission criteria:
Students must have at least one (1) continuous year of full-time experience as a certified nursing assistant (CNA). Refer to the MA-C Information Guidelines for admission criteria. Arkansas Northeastern College operates under a nondiscriminatory policy with regard to race, color, age, religion, sex and national origin. A thorough understanding of the curriculum, policies and standards underlying the Nursing Assistant program is essential for goal-directed behavior and ultimate success in the completion of the program.