Medication aide training in Alabama

10 medication aide programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

9 schools offer these medication aide programs, and Alabama has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Medication aides are nursing assistants who give residents and patients their medication. Whether a nursing assistant may do so depends on their training and their state, and some states offer an added credential for it, such as Certified Medication Assistant (CMA).¹

In Alabama, 5 of the 10 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent and 5 ask for earlier courses first.

All 10 are the same kind of program: medication aide course.

See the 10 programs

How much does medication aide training cost in Alabama?

$1,000 to $1,200 is what most medication aide programs in Alabama cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 10 programs with a price. All of them: $950 to $1,245

In the typical program

Finished the program: 97%
Working 6 months later: Left out; Alabama's rates sit far below every other state's
Earned a year, estimated: Not enough data; 4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length: Not enough data; 2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Alabama may also offer medication aide training. How these figures are made

Is there free medication aide training in Alabama?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 115 people at 5 of the 10 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Most medication aide programs in Alabama cost $1,000 to $1,200. Prices on this page run from $950 to $1,245.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 10 medication aide programs in Alabama approved for WIOA funding

10 programs

Medication aide courseHybridEducation and courses
Medication Aide
Lawson State Community College
Birmingham
Accredited school
Education and courses
Lawson State Community College, BirminghamMedication aide course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$33,000
Price if you pay yourself$1,245
43 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Medication Aide at Lawson State Community College
More details about Medication Aide at Lawson State Community College
Finished
99%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$8,241
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$55
Students counted
172
Earned a year, estimated
$33,000
Price if you pay yourself
$1,245
students trained with WIOA funding
43
Program website, Medication Aide at Lawson State Community College
Medication aide courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medication Aide Training
Calhoun Community College
Decatur
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Calhoun Community College, DecaturMedication aide course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,069
Program website, Medication Aide Training at Calhoun Community College
More details about Medication Aide Training at Calhoun Community College
Finished
99%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$130
Students counted
119
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,069
Program website, Medication Aide Training at Calhoun Community College
Medication aide courseIn personPrerequisite courses
Medication Assistant (CONTINUING EDUCATION-NON-CREDIT)
Trenholm State Community College
Montgomery
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Trenholm State Community College, MontgomeryMedication aide course · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$34,100
Price if you pay yourself$1,000
39 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Medication Assistant (CONTINUING EDUCATION-NON-CREDIT) at Trenholm State Community College
More details about Medication Assistant (CONTINUING EDUCATION-NON-CREDIT) at Trenholm State Community College
Finished
93%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$8,515
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
110
Earned a year, estimated
$34,100
Price if you pay yourself
$1,000
students trained with WIOA funding
39
Program website, Medication Assistant (CONTINUING EDUCATION-NON-CREDIT) at Trenholm State Community College
Medication aide courseIn personEducation and courses
Medication Assistant
Bevill State Community College
Sumiton
Accredited school
Education and courses
Bevill State Community College, SumitonMedication aide course · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,180
Program website, Medication Assistant at Bevill State Community College
More details about Medication Assistant at Bevill State Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
110
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,180
Program website, Medication Assistant at Bevill State Community College
Medication aide courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medication Aide Program
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Shelton State Community College, TuscaloosaMedication aide course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,500
Price if you pay yourself$1,200
10 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Medication Aide Program at Shelton State Community College
More details about Medication Aide Program at Shelton State Community College
Finished
92%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$6,616
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,070
Students counted
98
Earned a year, estimated
$26,500
Price if you pay yourself
$1,200
students trained with WIOA funding
10
Program website, Medication Aide Program at Shelton State Community College
Medication aide courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medication Assistant-Certified (Mac)
Victory Professional Development Center
Mobile
High school diploma or equivalent
Victory Professional Development Center, MobileMedication aide courseHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$950
Program website, Medication Assistant-Certified (Mac) at Victory Professional Development Center
More details about Medication Assistant-Certified (Mac) at Victory Professional Development Center
Finished
87%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
83
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$950
Program website, Medication Assistant-Certified (Mac) at Victory Professional Development Center
Medication aide courseHybridEducation and courses
Medication Aide Fast Track Program
Lawson State Community College
Birmingham
Accredited school
Education and courses
Lawson State Community College, BirminghamMedication aide course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$36,000
Price if you pay yourself$1,245
12 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Medication Aide Fast Track Program at Lawson State Community College
More details about Medication Aide Fast Track Program at Lawson State Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Left out
Earned in a quarter
$8,998
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$55
Students counted
81
Earned a year, estimated
$36,000
Price if you pay yourself
$1,245
students trained with WIOA funding
12
Program website, Medication Aide Fast Track Program at Lawson State Community College
Medication aide courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medication Assistant
Snead State Community College
Boaz
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Snead State Community College, BoazMedication aide course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,000
Program website, Medication Assistant at Snead State Community College
More details about Medication Assistant at Snead State Community College
Finished
94%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
7 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$174
Students counted
36
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,000
Program website, Medication Assistant at Snead State Community College
Medication aide courseIn personPrerequisite courses
Medication Aide
Southern Union Community College
Opelika
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Southern Union Community College, OpelikaMedication aide course · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$996
11 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Medication Aide at Southern Union Community College
More details about Medication Aide at Southern Union Community College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
10 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$476
Students counted
29
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$996
students trained with WIOA funding
11
Program website, Medication Aide at Southern Union Community College
Medication aide courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Medication Aide
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Jefferson State Community College, BirminghamMedication aide course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,200
Program website, Medication Aide at Jefferson State Community College
More details about Medication Aide at Jefferson State Community College
Finished
91%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$470
Students counted
19
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,200
Program website, Medication Aide at Jefferson State Community College

How to pay for medication aide training in Alabama

WIOA funding can pay for medication aide training in Alabama

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for medication aide training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.⁶⁷

GI Bill for medication aide training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁸

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Medication aide training in Alabama

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 12th of 12
medication aide programs here, against the typical state's 3: 10 vs 3

State comparisons use the same figures as the medication aide training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Medication aide training in Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery and other Alabama cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 more program is in 1 other area.

Other training in Alabama

How medication aide training compares with the rest of nursing and patient care: Nursing and patient care programs in Alabama

Where the Alabama medication aide program numbers come from

Which Alabama medication aide programs are on this list?

These are the medication aide programs Alabama approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).⁹ The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Alabama offers.

How the prices and results of Alabama medication aide programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

How reliable are the Alabama figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Alabama among the states with "known data quality concerns".¹⁰ We leave out the share working 6 months later for Alabama: its rates sit far below every other state's.

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Medication aide training in Alabama

How much does medication aide training cost in Alabama?

Is there free medication aide training in Alabama?

All 10 medication aide programs in Alabama approved for WIOA funding

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