Medical Licensing and Certification: Medication Aide

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In Wisconsin, some medication aides must get approval to give medicine.

Type

Approval

Description

Medication aide approval is required for people who are not licensed. They must meet certain requirements to be able to give medicine to people who live in Wisconsin nursing homes and/or receive hospice care.

Instructions

Visit our Medication Aides: Nursing Homes and Hospices webpage, which includes:

  • A list of approved medication aide courses.
  • Instructor information.
  • Training exemptions.
  • Other details.

Glossary

 
Last revised August 15, 2025