About the Class
15-Hr MedTech for Adult Care Homes
This class prepares you to take and pass the NC Adult Care Medication Examination and be listed on the North Carolina Medication Aide Registry. With this certification, you can work as a MedTech in Assisted Living Facilities.
Start a Payment Plan ($350)
Just $100 Saves Your Seat!
You’ll pay $100 (registration fee) to hold your seat. Then, we’ll calculate your payments so that you will be paid-in-full by your graduation date.
Pay in Full ($300)
Get $50 Off
Paying in full saves us money, so we pass the savings on to you! Enjoy a $50 discount when you pay in full today.
What are the admission requirements?
The following documentation must be provided to SembraSchool prior to beginning course:
High School Transcripts or High School Equivalency Certification (G.E.D)
Two forms of valid identification – Photo ID and Social Security Card
How much does the MedTech class cost?
| Description | Cost |
|---|---|
|
Registration fee |
$100 |
|
Tuition |
$240 |
|
Textbook |
$10 |
|
TOTAL |
$350 |
|
Pay in Full ($50 Discount) |
$300.00 |
When does the next class start?
Need more information?
Here are a few of our most frequently asked questions.
A MedTech (AKA Medication Aide in adult care homes) is an individual who has successfully completed the required Medication Aide course(s) approved by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, passed the state written medication exam for Medication Aides in adult care homes and has completed competency skills validation at the employing facility.
All Medication Aides in adult care homes must have competency validation at the employing facility and maintain the 6 hours of continuing education requirements annually.
Our Medication Aide course is based on training developed by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the North Carolina Board of Nursing and covers topics including:
- Obtaining and recording vital signs accurately
- Assisted glucose monitoring
- Legal implications of medication administration
- Preventing common medication administration errors
- Proficiency and safety in medication preparation and administration
- Medication terminology and labeling
- Three checks and Six Rights of medication administration
- Medication management, storage, and disposal
According to salary.com, the average salary for a MedTech in Raleigh, NC is $36,000 to $43,000 per year.
MedTech | Med Aide |
Official Name: Medication Aide (Adult Care – Med Tech) | Official Name: Medication Aide (Nursing Home) |
15 hours of instruction | 24 hours of instruction |
DO NOT need to be a CNA first | DO need to be a CNA first |
Can work in Assisted Living and Adult or Family Care Homes | Can work in Skilled Care and Rehabilitation Facilities |
SembraSchool’s Course Cost: $450 | SembraSchool’s Course Cost: $600 |
Credentia test cost: $25 | Credentia test cost: $59 |
This is a 15-hour course that takes place over three days.
Click HERE for our course calendar to find a start date and time that works with your schedule.
To complete your enrollment, please do the following:
- Fill out an application. Click HERE for the online application.
- Click HERE to upload proof of the following:
- High School (or college) Transcripts or High School Equivalency Certification (G.E.D)
- Request transcripts to be sent to school@sembranet.com
- Two forms of valid identification – Photo ID and Social Security Card
- High School (or college) Transcripts or High School Equivalency Certification (G.E.D)
