Medication Aide

Catalog description

The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) course is designed for the person seeking work in a long-term care facility. The CMA course introduces the student to basic concepts of medication administration including drug classification, drug action, and nursing implications for specific drugs. Student's participation in hands-on experience in a clinical setting is an integral part of the course. Upon completion of the course, students are eligible to receive a Medication Aide certificate after passing the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services exam. Prerequisite: CNA certification