Become a certified medicine aide or update your credentials through these courses at 51勛圖厙. These face-to-face courses are held evenings and weekends.
The program is completed as one course, offered each fall and spring.
Medicine Aide
Total Hours: 74
The program costs $960, including tuition and fees, for Anne Arundel County residents.
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 will also receive an 51勛圖厙 continuing education certificate. To receive the certificate, submit a Student Application for a Continuing Education Certificate.
Medicine Aide Update
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 51勛圖厙’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 our campus in Arnold. 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 51勛圖厙 in Arnold. (This can usually be done upon conclusion of your meeting with the program coordinator.) Checks, credit cards and ATM cards are accepted.
Students taking noncredit classes don't need to apply for admission to 51勛圖厙. Just check out our course search, choose a program or course that interests you, register and make your payment. Registration for summer courses is open. Registration for fall 2026 opens July 14! Please check course availability prior to registration.
If you have previously taken classes at 51勛圖厙, you must log in using your 51勛圖厙 account. New students will be able to create a temporary account in the checkout process.
If you would like help, email the Continuing Education Office or call 410-777-2325.
The School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development offices located in CALT 115 will be CLOSED from June 7 through June 27. The Continuing Education registration desk will be temporarily located in the Student Services Center (SSVC), first floor on the main Arnold campus.
Visit our campus map to locate these offices.
Upon registering for your course, regularly check your My51勛圖厙 account and 51勛圖厙 email for class and general updates from the college. Due to FERPA regulations, all official college communications must be sent to your 51勛圖厙 student email. This includes class cancellation and waitlist notifications. For assistance accessing My51勛圖厙, or contact the Technical Service Desk. For Spanish translation, .
Employment of medicine aides is expected to grow 47% 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
