Multiple Career-Advancing Certification Options
Training Students in Omaha, NE Since 2011
You want to become a CMA. And you want to select the best school to get certified. Congratulations! You are in the right place.
CMA COURSE DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of a licensed nurse, a Certified Medication Aide administers oral and topical medications to patients. A CMA must follow the five rights of medication administration while following provider’s orders. Many times this role is also expected to help clients with meals, dressing and bathing.
Course Learning Objectives:
- How to administer medications in a clinical setting by the following routes: oral, inhalation, topical and instillation
- How to monitor a patient’s vitals and behavior while on medication
- The five rights of safe medication administration including accurate and complete documentation
- The resident’s rights, especially the right to refuse medication
COST
Tuition : $260
Required State Written Exam: $50
Required State Clinical Exam: $50
Total Course Cost: $360
Payment Plan Available
TIME COMMITMENT
40 hours
+
1 hr testing
Online hybrid
24 online/16 classroom
NOTE: Not all schools include testing fees with registration resulting in an additional payment to a 3rd party at a later date. Testing is INCLUDED with QCP payment at time of registration.
CMA COURSE CALENDAR
| Location | Course | Day Part | Date | Time | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort | CMA FULL | Weekend | 01/17, 01/18 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Saturday & Sunday |
| Vinton | CMA FULL | Weekend | 01/24, 01/25 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Saturday & Sunday |
| Vinton | CMA FULL | Weekday | 01/29, 01/30 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Thursday & Friday |
| Fort | CMA | Weekday | 02/03, 02/04 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Tuesday & Wednesday |
| Fort | CMA | Evening | 02/09, 02/10, 02/11, 02/12 | 5:15 - 9:30 pm | Monday through Thursday |
| Vinton | CMA | Weekday | 02/12, 02/13 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Thursday & Friday |
| Fort | CMA | Weekend | 02/21, 02/22 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Saturday & Sunday |
| Fort | CMA | Evening | 03/02, 03/03, 03/04, 03/05 | 5:15 - 9:30 pm | Monday through Thursday |
| Vinton | CMA | Weekend | 03/07, 03/08 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Saturday & Sunday |
| Fort | CMA | Weekend | 03/14, 03/15 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Saturday & Sunday |
| Fort | CMA | Weekday | 03/24, 03/25 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Tuesday & Wednesday |
| Vinton | CMA | Weekend | 03/28, 03/29 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Saturday & Sunday |
ALL COURSES AVAILABLE
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7 Hours: 3.5 Online & 3.5 Classroom
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3.5 Hours: 0 Online & 3.5 Classroom
