Variant of CIP 2011 - Primary groupings

• 10 - Health and related fields
• 51. - Health professions and related programs
• 51.26 - Health aides/attendants/orderlies

51.2603 - Medication aide

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to administer prescribed medications; observe and report patient reactions and side effects; and perform related emergency and recording duties under the supervision of nurses and/or physicians. These programs include courses in basic anatomy and physiology, common medications and their effects, taking vital signs, oxygen administration, medication administration and application, record keeping, and patient observation.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • medication aide