Signature Healthcare: Student Handbook 2025

60-hour Certified Medication Aide Course

In this competency-based course, students are prepared to safely administer non parenteral medications in long term care facilities. This 60-hour course consists of 48 classroom hours and 12 clinical hours. To enroll, the student must currently be working in and sponsored by a facility licensed by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing. Private registrations are not accepted.

The course has been developed into three (3) units of study to include: • Role of the Medication Aide • 6 Resident Rights • Infection Control and Standard Precautions • Drug Names (Generic, Trade and Brand) • Medication Basics and Body Systems • Medication Administration Record (MAR) • Routes of Administration • Medication Administration Supplies • Medication Cart

Certified Phlebotomy Technician Program

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician Program is a comprehensive HYBRID and self-paced program allowing students to complete the course in as little as 4 weeks or up to 24 months. Students learn the skills and knowledge to succeed as a phlebotomist and once the program is successfully completed you will find yourself in a career that is in high demand. Students will learn a variety of blood drawing techniques, safety standards, basic anatomy and physiology, and much more.

The Phlebotomy Program course content includes: • HIPAA and Patient Rights • Universal Precautions and Safety • Venipuncture with Vacutainer, Butterflies and Syringes • Finger and Heel Sticks • Blood and Blood Components • Medical Lab Terminology • Blood Collection Tubes – Uses, Additives and Order of Draw • Special Procedures

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