CIP 51.2603: Medication Aide

A 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. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology, common medications and their effects, taking vital signs, oxygen administration, medication administration and application, record-keeping, and patient observation.

Part of 51 Health Professions and Related Programs 51.26 Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies

CIP 51.2603 links to 1 SOC 2018 occupation in the NCES and BLS crosswalk.

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Which occupations match CIP 51.2603?

CIP 51.2603 links to 1 SOC 2018 occupation in the NCES and BLS crosswalk. The match list on this page links each occupation.

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Official crosswalk: NCES and BLS, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018. NCES CIP 2020.