Become A CMA Quickly

Become a Certified Medication Aide Quickly

You want to become a CMA. And you want to select the best school to get certified. Congratulations! You are in the right place. Read on to find out what sets Quality Career Pathways apart from the competition, plus get all the details about the CMA Course.

Quality Advantage
You will learn and practice your skills in a recently updated a state of the art lab.
LPN Insutructors
Your instructors are LPNs who have worked at least one year in a long-term facility.
Testing Fees Included
Your tuition INCLUDES the state exams needed to complete your certification.

CMA COURSE DESCRIPTION

Quality Career Pathways

The Certified Medication Aide Course Will Teach You:

The five rights of safe medication administration including accurate and complete documentation.

Residents rights, especially the right to refuse medications.

How to administer medications in clinical setting by the following routes: oral, inhalation, topical and instillation.

Hours To Completion: 40

  • Traditional: 100% classroom
  • Hybrid: 24* online; 12 classroom
    • (* 100% online completed prior to classroom session, min. 24 hrs)

All Inclusive Tuition: $340
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.

Course Cost: $255
State Written Exam (required): $35
State Clinical Exam (required): $50

Payment Plans Available

Requirements To Enroll:

Be at least 18 years of age
Ability to speak, read, write & understand English
Attend class at Quality Career Pathways in Omaha, NE
Aware of & within the eligibility requirements for placement on the State Medication Aide Registry

CMA COURSE CALENDAR

LocationCourseDay PartDateTime Day of the Week
FortCMA

FULL

Weekend09/30, 10/018:00 am - 4:30 pmSaturday & Sunday
VintonCMA

FULL

Weekend10/14, 10/158:00 am - 4:30 pmSaturday & Sunday
FortCMA

Enroll by 10/11

Weekday10/18, 10/198:00 am - 4:30 pmWednesday & Thursday
VintonCMA

Enroll by 10/17

Weekday10/24, 10/258:00 am - 4:30 pmTuesday & Wednesday
FortCMAWeekend11/4, 11/58:00 am - 4:30 pmSaturday & Sunday
FortCMAWeekend11/18, 11/198:00 am - 4:30 pmSaturday & Sunday
VintonCMAWeekday11/30, 12/18:00 am - 4:30 pmThursday & Friday
FortCMAWeekday12/7, 12/88:00 am - 4:30 pmThursday & Friday
FortCMAWeekend12/16, 12/178:00 am - 4:30 pmSaturday & Sunday
VintonCMAWeekday12/28, 12/298:00 am - 4:30 pmThursday & Friday

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