Medication Aide Training (Hybrid) -Lincoln
June 29 - July 15, 2026
Course Duration: 40-Hour Training Program (4.0 Credits): 28 Hours Online and 12 Hours In-Person
In-Person Preceptor Training Location: Nebraska Health Care Learning Center, 1200 Libra Drive, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE 68512
Online Instructor: Connie Siefkes, RN, BSN [email protected], 402-435-3551
Mandatory In-Person Skills with Preceptor(s): Kim Kallhoff, LPN
School Policies: Nebraska Health Care Learning Center (NHCLC) policies regarding admission,
withdrawal, attendance, grades, transcripts, college credit, program
requirements, and refunds are located in the Nebraska Health Care Learning Center Education Catalog. NHCLC is an affiliate of Nebraska Health Care
Association.
Program Objectives: At the completion of the program, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the basic competencies needed to safely provide another person with his or her medications in accordance with the Nebraska Medication Aide Act.
- Identify specific drug families, actions, side effects, and use to treat or prevent disease.
- Recognize the responsibilities of the medication aide in relation to additional activities such as PRN medications; providing medications by vaginal, rectal, tube, or inhaled routes; and providing insulin by injection.
College Credit: 4.0 college credit hours can be requested upon successful completion of the course. See the Nebraska Health Care Learning Center Education Catalog for credit requirements.
Evaluations: Please provide feedback on the course by completing the evaluation. An evaluation form will be provided to students at the end of the program.
Attendance and Cancellation: Attendance of the first 8 online hours of class is mandatory and students must complete at least 50% (20 hours overall) of the course to be eligible for make-up days. An incomplete is given until time and content are made up. Refer to the Nebraska Health Care Learning Center Education Catalog for information related to substitutions, cancellations, and refunds.
Online Training Schedule: Online training begins June 29, 2026. Full class deadlines will be provided in the welcome section of your course. Students will receive a welcome email within 24 hours after registering for the course.
In-Person Preceptor Training Schedule:
| Date |
Start Time |
End Time |
| 7/13/26 |
5:00 p.m. |
9:00 p.m. |
| 7/14/26 |
5:00 p.m. |
9:00 p.m. |
| 7/15/26 |
5:00 p.m. |
9:00 p.m. |
Registration Fee:
| Tuition |
$220.00 |
| Fees |
$230.00 |
| Total Tuition, Fees, and Manual |
$450.00 |
| Make-up Days |
$45.00 |
Registration Deadline: June 24, 2026
Training Manual and Workbook: The Medication Aide Training Manual (Fifth Edition), published by Nebraska Health Care Association, is required for those registering for the Medication Aide program. For eBooks and fees, see pricing above. eBooks are included online in the learning platform.
Scholarships: Information and application can be found here.
State Exam: Additional state exam fees apply: $50 written. A student must successfully pass this course to be eligible to register for the state exam, here. A student must successfully pass the written exam to be placed on the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services registry.
Accommodations: If an accommodation is needed, email
[email protected].
Questions: For questions about this training, contact:
Nebraska Health Care Learning Center
Email: [email protected] / Phone: 402-435-3551
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