Become a certified medicine aide or update your credentials through these noncredit courses at AACC. These face-to-face continuing education courses are held evenings and weekends.
NRN-325 Medicine Aide
NRG-388 Medicine Aide Update
Upon successful completion of NRN-325 Medicine Aide or NRG-388 Medicine Aide Update, students receive a certificate valid for two years. Students who successfully complete NRN-325 Medicine Aide will also receive an AACC continuing education certificate. To receive the certificate, submit a Student Application for a Continuing Education Certificate.
Employment of medicine aides is expected to grow 47 percent through 2027, faster than the average for all occupations. The earnings of medical assistants vary depending on their experience, skill level and location, with a current median salary of $25,000 per year.
Source: Emsi 2018.4
Register online, by mail or in person.
Step 1 Before you register, you must have:
Step 2 Complete basic reading and math tests administered at one of AACC’s testing locations. Call 410-777-2560 for an appointment.
Step 3 Make an appointment and meet with the program coordinator who will review the required documentation listed above and determine eligibility for the course. To make an appointment, call 410-777-2560.
Step 4 Register in person at the Glen Burnie Town Center. This can usually be done upon conclusion of your meeting with the program coordinator.
Note: a background check for an additional fee of $38.50 is required for NRN 325 Medicine Aide. Instructions will be provided on the first day of class.
Step 1 Before you register, you must have:
Step 2 Make an appointment and meet with the program coordinator who will review the required documentation listed above and determine eligibility for the course. To make an appointment, call 410-777-2560.
Step 3 Register in person at the Glen Burnie Town Center. (This can usually be done upon conclusion of your meeting with the program coordinator.) Check credit card and ATM cards accepted.
