Certified Medication Aide / CMA Certification in Omaha, NE
Role of a CMA:
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.
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
Additional Info:
- First attempt to pass exams is included in tuition
- Immunizations, equipment, scrubs, etc. are NOT required.
- Textbook Required: Hartman’s Complete Guide for the Medication Aide
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
START DATE
Rolling Start,
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PRICE
Tuition : $260
Required State
Written Exam: $50
Required State
Clinical Exam: $50
Total Course Cost: $360
(Payment Plans Available)
FORMAT
Online hybrid:
24 online/16 classroom
TIME COMMITMENT
40 hours + 1 hr testing
CREDENTIAL
Certified Medication Aide
INSTRUCTOR
Quality Career Pathways
Upcoming CMA Classes
Make sure to secure your seat in an upcoming class today!
| Location | Course | Day Part | Date | Time | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinton | CMA FULL | Weekday | 01/29, 01/30 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Thursday & Friday |
| Fort | CMA FULL | 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 |
| Vinton | CMA | Weekday | 04/07, 04/08 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Tuesday & Wednesday |
| Fort | CMA | Weekday | 04/16, 04/17 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Thursday & Friday |
| Fort | CMA | Weekday | 04/28, 04/29 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Tuesday & Wednesday |
| Vinton | CMA | Weekday | 05/06, 05/07 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Wednesday & Thursday |
| Fort | CMA | Evening | 05/11, 05/12, 05/13, 05/14 | 5:15 - 9:30 pm | Monday through Thursday |
| Vinton | CMA | Weekend | 05/16, 05/17 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Saturday & Sunday |
| Fort | CMA | Weekday | 05/27, 05/28 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Wednesday & Thursday |
| Vinton | CMA | Weekday | 06/04, 06/05 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Thursday & Friday |
| Vinton | CMA | Weekend | 06/13, 06/14 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Saturday & Sunday |
| Fort | CMA | Evening | 06/15, 06/16, 06/17, 06/18 | 5:15 - 9:30 pm | Monday through Thursday |
| Fort | CMA | Weekend | 06/27, 06/28 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Saturday & Sunday |
| Vinton | CMA | Weekday | 06/30, 07/01 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Tuesday & Wednesday |
| Vinton | CMA | Weekend | 07/11, 07/12 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Saturday & Sunday |
| Fort | CMA | Evening | 07/13, 07/14, 07/15, 07/16 | 5:15 - 9:30 pm | Monday through Thursday |
| Vinton | CMA | Weekday | 07/16, 07/17 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Thursday & Friday |
| Fort | CMA | Weekday | 07/24, 07/31 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm | Fridays |
Where Do I Complete My CMA Exams?
Quality Career Pathways is a state-approved testing facility with multiple locations to serve you. If you take your CMA course with us, testing is completed at the end course at the location of your class. If you simply need to sit for an exam, you can select the location that works best for you.
NOTE: Not all schools include testing fees with registration, resulting in an additional payment to a 3rd party at a later date at. Testing is INCLUDED within the total CMA course cost at time of registration and is completed at QCP at the end of the course.
How Does The Online Hybrid Format Work?
Each course has a set number of hours you need to complete in order to sit for your exams. In a traditional course, 100% of those hours are completed onsite at the school. With the online hybrid, a portion of the hours are completed online before coming to the school for hands-on training.
The online hybrid format is wonderful for those students who are self-motivated and can study on their own. Plus, it allows you to complete the coursework at your own pace – and in your location of preference (on the beach? yes, please).
If you have never taken an online course before, you may not know what to expect. Don’t let that stop you from enrolling. We have created an outline of what the program looks like and illustrates how you will move through the content. Check out THIS LINK for all the details.
What is the Career Outlook for a CMA?
As the population ages, there is a growing need for healthcare services, particularly in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes, assisted living centers, and home healthcare settings. This trend increases the demand for CMAs who can administer medications and provide support to clients and residents.
Many CMAs use their position as a stepping stone to further careers in healthcare. With additional education and training, CMAs can advance to roles such as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Registered Nurses (RNs), or other specialized healthcare positions.
Or you can remain a CMA and have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings. You’ll be presented with a range of experiences and the ability to find a work environment that best suits your preferences.
What is the Difference Between a CMA and CNA?
Both certifications will train you to work with patients, but there is a division in the skills presented in each course. CMAs are trained in the specifics around administering medications. And that is where the training ends.
If you are interested in learning client-care specific skills, such as how to transfer a patient from the bed to a wheelchair, or mobility skills using a gait belt, then you will need to take the CNA course.
This is why many people become dual CNA/CMA certified. These people can oversee the entire patient care experience, including standard caregiving tasks plus administering and monitoring their medication needs.
Why Get Certified at Quality Career Pathways?
Open since 2011, QCP is a state-licensed training center that certifies over 3,000 students each year at two state-of-the-art facilities in Omaha, NE. Enroll with us and you’ll get these benefits and more:
- Over 200 schedule options each year with multiple dayparts offered
- Six certification programs, plus renewal options
- Licensed instructions with real-world experience
- On-site, state-approved testing, with testing fees included in course fees
- Graduation rates over 98%
- Hiring partners offering access to job opportunities
The information contained within this site is for educational purposes. Career outlooks are provided as examples only. No statements guarantee employment or specific earning potentials.
DHHS Registry
If you are on the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services Registry for any other license and your name has changed, you will need to contact them to update this prior to receiving your certification from Quality Career Pathways. Contact them HERE.
