Medication Aides: Approved Programs

Background check applications for all users

To prepare for the transition to the new DHS DQA Provider Portal, the Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) will not accept any new background check applications for entity operators, non-client residents, or other required individuals for new or renewing entity license/certification applications, or for rehabilitation review applicants as of November 22, 2025.

DQA will resume accepting background check applications on December 15, 2025, through the DHS DQA Provider Portal. To prepare for this transition and for more information, visit our webpage. Caregiver background checks completed by entities for employees and contractors are not affected by this transition.

A medication aide is specially trained to help give a patient or resident medication as prescribed. The training programs listed below are approved to provide medication aide courses.

Note: Some colleges have suspended programs due to a lack of interest. Colleges may keep a waiting list to decide if there's a need for a program. Contact the technical college in your area.