Medication Aide Certification Program
This program will provide the necessary information and skills to prepare the student to become a state-certified medication aide and work in health care facilities, assisting nurses in providing medications under the direction of the nurse.
Medication Aide Certification (MAC) program students attend class for four weeks:
Weeks 1-3 (Lecture and Lab): Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm with a 30-minute lunch break each class day; and Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Week 4 (Clinical): Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm.
All cohorts are open for enrollment six weeks prior to the cohort Application Deadline (e.g. the Registration Period).
MAC Cohort 25D
MAC Application Deadline:
Monday, April 7, 2025
MAC Program Start Date:
Monday, April 21, 2025
MAC Program End Date:
Friday, May 16, 2025
MAC Cohort 25E
MAC Application Deadline:
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
MAC Program Start Date:
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
MAC Program End Date:
Monday, June 23, 2025
Due to the school closure on May 26, a make-up lecture class day will be held on Monday, June 16 (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), and the final clinical day will be held on Monday, June 23 (7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.).
MAC Cohort 25F
MAC Application Deadline:
Monday, June 16, 2025
MAC Program Start Date:
Monday, June 30, 2025
MAC Program End Date:
Monday, July 28, 2025
Due to the school closure on July 4, a make-up lecture class day will be held on Monday, July 21 (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), and the final clinical day will be held on Monday, June 28 (7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.).
MAC Cohort 25G
MAC Application Deadline:
Monday, July 21, 2025
MAC Program Start Date:
Monday, August 4, 2025
MAC Program End Date:
Friday, August 29, 2025
MAC Cohort 25H
MAC Application Deadline:
Monday, August 25, 2025
MAC Program Start Date:
Monday, September 8, 2025
MAC Program End Date:
Friday, October 3, 2025
MAC Cohort 25I
MAC Application Deadline:
Monday, September 29, 2025
MAC Program Start Date:
Monday, October 13, 2025
MAC Program End Date:
Friday, November 7, 2025
MAC Cohort 25J
MAC Application Deadline:
Monday, November 3, 2025
MAC Program Start Date:
Monday, November 17, 2025
MAC Program End Date:
Tuesday, November 16, 2025
Due to the school closure on November 27 and 28, a make-up lecture class day will be held on Monday, December 8, and Tuesday, December 9, (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), and the final clinical day will be held on Tuesday, December 16 (7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.).
MAC Cohort 26A
MAC Application Deadline:
Monday, December 22, 2025
MAC Program Start Date:
Monday, January 5, 2026
MAC Program End Date:
Monday, February 2, 2026
Due to the school closure on January 19, a make-up lecture class day will be held on Monday, January 26 (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), and the final clinical day will be held on Monday, February 2 (7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.).
MAC Cohort 26B
MAC Application Deadline:
Monday, January 26, 2026
MAC Program Start Date:
Monday, February 9, 2026
MAC Program End Date:
Friday, March 6, 2026
MAC Cohort 26C
MAC Application Deadline:
Monday, March 2, 2026
MAC Program Start Date:
Monday, March 16, 2026
MAC Program End Date:
Monday, April 13, 2026
Due to the school closure on April 3, a make-up lecture class day will be held on Monday, April 6 (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), and the final clinical day will be held on Monday, April 13 (7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.).
MAC Cohort 26D
MAC Application Deadline:
Monday, April 6, 2026
MAC Program Start Date:
Monday, April 20, 2026
MAC Program End Date:
Friday, May 15, 2026
The Mason Center for Healthcare Education
120 Market Pl Blvd., Suite H
Knoxville, TN 37922
Tuition for the Medication Aide Certification (MAC) program is $2,800 per student. This tuition includes computer lab use, skills lab use, books and materials. Ask us about our special cash discount for this course.
The Medication Aide Certification Program is for Certified Nursing Assistants who have worked full time in an assisted living or a skilled nursing facility for at least a year, who wish to pursue certification for medication aide.
This program is for certified nursing assistants who have worked full time in an assisted living or a skilled nursing facility for at least a year, who wish to pursue certification for medication aide. The 100-clock hour Medication Aide Certification (MAC) program will provide the necessary information and skills to prepare the student to become a state-certified medication aide and work in health care facilities, where he/she will assist nurses in providing medications under the direction of the nurse. This program is for current CNA’s who have worked full time in an assisted living or a skilled nursing facility for at least a year. The four-week program (3-week classroom and 1 week clinical) will cover basic medication administration concepts including medication administration via the oral, topical, and other routes, medical asepsis, hand hygiene, terminology, and legal implications. This program also includes; health care team responsibilities in medication administration, legal and ethical aspects, drugs’ effects on systems of the body, professionalism, communication skills, anatomy and physiology related to medication administration, safety, and infection control, first aid and emergency care, common medication administration problems, special care concerns, and other health care topics. Medication aides perform under the supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or a Register Nurse (RN). The Medication Aide Certification program is required for anyone wishing to work as a medication aide in a long-term care facility, assisted living facility, or a group home or prison setting. Upon completion of this program the student should be able to demonstrate skills necessary to pass the state board and certify as a Medication Aide with the Tennessee Medication Aide Registry.
1. Please download and fill out the application HERE. Make sure to save the completed application.
*Application must be completed on a laptop or computer; will not save properly on mobile.
2. Upload a copy of ID to the below form.
3. Fill out the below form and upload the completed application and a copy of ID. An application and copy of ID must be submitted.
If submitting via email, please submit to [email protected]. Please put in the subject line “Application” followed by the specific program you are applying for. If submitting paper application, please mail or deliver in person the application to 120 Marketplace Blvd., Suite H, Knoxville TN 37922.
Application can be downloaded HERE.
The Mason Center for Healthcare Education requires all candidates applying to a program to provide evidence of high school completion or equivalent via HS transcripts, HS diploma, or GED examination score report directly from the granting source. Official electronic transcripts can be directed to [email protected] and official paper transcripts can be delivered to: 120 Marketplace Blvd., Suite H, Knoxville TN 37922 either in person or via mail.
Once all application materials have been received and are confirmed to meet admission criteria, acceptance is communicated via email within two business days. This acceptance communication includes an invitation to schedule an appointment to come to the facility and accept enrollment via completion of an Enrollment Agreement, as well as to undergo a preliminary drug screen and pay program tuition.
Questions about the application process? Contact Us.