Medication Technician

The Medication Technician for Adult Care Homes course is a 24 hour training program developed to meet the requirements mandated by NC legislation to train unlicensed staff who will be administering medications to residents in North Carolina Adult Care Home environment (i.e. Assisted Living Facilities, Group homes).

Following successful completion of the class the student will be prepared to take the written state medication exam for unlicensed staff in an adult care home which is administered by the NC Division of Health Services Regulation. There is a $25.00 testing fee.

This course is held in Yanceyville, NC, on the Caswell County Campus. We are located at 331 Piedmont Drive, Yanceyville, NC.

FALL 2025
Course Location:
Caswell County Campus
331 Piedmont Drive, Yanceyville, NC

*Registration will open July 7. This is the only date available at this time. Should additional sections be added, the website will be updated.

SECTION	DATE	LOCATION	SCHEDULE/THEORY	REGISTER
Opens July 7	Oct. 6 – 9, 2025	Caswell Campus Yanceyville, NC	MTWTH; 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.	Opens July 7
Opens July 7	Dec. 1 – 4, 2025	Caswell Campus Yanceyville, NC	MTWTH; 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.	Opens July 7

Delivery Method: Face-to-Face ONLY

*Please note – this course certifies students to administer medication in adult care homes (i.e. assisted living facilities) in North Carolina only. Individuals who are licensed CNA’s and wish to administer medication in nursing homes will need to take the Medication Aide course (see Health and Wellness Programs). There are no prerequisites for the course.

COSTS

Registration fee – $95*
Registration includes the following charges:
$70 Tuition
$25 Lab Fee
DHSR: $25 State competency exam

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Lori Watlington
Lori.Watlington@piedmontcc.edu (preferred method of contact)
(336) 694-8080 – Office

Lori L. Watlington
Director, Health and Wellness
lori.watlington@piedmontcc.edu
(336) 694-8080 | P102

Susan Tuck
Administrative Assistant, Public Safety
susan.tuck@piedmontcc.edu
336-694-8071 |

Alisa L. Montgomery
Dean, Health and Public Safety
alisa.montgomery@piedmontcc.edu
(336) 322-2213 | L107

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