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Dec 21, 2024
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HELR 103 - Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
5 Hour(s)
This course provides the student with basic techniques and safety in medication administration. It includes the study of commonly used drugs, as well as classifications and side effects. The student works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to pass medications to patients or residents, perform treatments, and prepare documentation. The CMA course covers 75 clock hours as required by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), including 50 hours of instructional learning and 25 hours of clinical time. The CMA course prepares the student to take the examination developed by KDADS. Must be 17 years of age at time of enrollment and 18 years of age to take the state exam. Must provide an active Kansas CNA Certification prior to taking the CMA exam. Must provide a photo I.D. and social security card. Must complete a reading test with a minimum score of eigth grade level. Must provide a negative Tuberculosis (TB) skin test current within one year or chest x-ray current within five years.
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