The Medication Aide Program at Unity Nursing Institute will teach students state-approved skills, tasks, and responsibilities of medication administration safety in accordance with the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
When the Medication Aide Program is completed, you will be approved to practice in skilled nursing facilities or long-term care facilities.
Students should be advised after successful completion of the North Carolina Board of Nursing approved Medication Aide training program, they will continue with the competency state exam. After successfully completing the exam, students will be listed on the state’s medication aide registry.
Tuition and Fees
| Tuition | $350 (textbook included) |
| Registration Fee | $30 (Non-Refundable) |
Requirements to Enroll
| Documents | Important Note |
| Proof of current and active CNA I Listing | Must be with the North Carolina Board of Nursing with no substantiated findings. |
| High School or College Transcript (or GED) | International transcripts MUST be evaluated by American standards (check https://myiee.org/ for evaluations). |
| Social Security Card | Must NOT be laminated and must be readable. |
| Two Forms of Identification | Photo ID and/or US Passport (Legal name must match both). |
| Criminal Background Check | Valid within 6 months of the first day of class. Also available through the school for $40. Click here for the document. |
| Urine Drug Screen | Valid within 6 months of the first day of class. Can be taken at CVS Minute Clinic or Urgent Care. Also available through the school for $40. |
Medication Aide Schedule
November 3rd-6th, 2025
Time: 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. All classes are from Monday through Thursday.
APPLICATION
PAYMENTS
UNITY NURSING INSTITUTE ACCEPTS CASH, CHECKS & MONEY ORDERS; YOU CAN ALSO PAY USING ZELLE (FROM YOUR BANKING APP) OR PAYPAL (FOR CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD PAYMENTS)*.
*PROCESSING FEES MAY APPLY.
PAYPAL:
ZELLE: Payments can be sent to zkargbo@unitynursinginstitute.school through your banking app of choice.