PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Stand-Alone Parent Program (SAPP) for Certified Medication Aide (CMA) is a course that 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. 

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This program leads to state-required licensure in the state of Kansas. It may not meet licensure requirements in other states. Click here to view a state-by-state breakdown of where this program meets licensure requirements in other U.S. states: https://gcccks.edu/_resources/pdf/cma_licensure_2024_july_09102024.pdf. The college maintains a Student Location Policy: https://gcccks.edu/about_gccc/policies/student_location_policy.pdf and a Distance Education Disclosure Policy: https://gcccks.edu/about_gccc/policies/distance_education_disclosure_policy.pdf. Students who are not planning to live and work in Kansas should pay special attention to the licensure requirements in their state. Students with a legal permanent address in a state other than Kansas may not be allowed to enroll in a program leading to required licensure unless they sign a declaration that they are intending to move to Kansas. Please contact your academic advisor for more information.