This course will teach students the role and responsibilities of a Certified Medication Aide. Students will learn the legal and ethical aspects of administering medications, the different forms of medications, preparation of medications, and the recording and observation of medication administration. Students will also learn to read a prescription and mathematically calculate the correct drug dosages for administration. Students will review the Kansas Adult Care Home Regulations and how they apply to a CMA.

Students are prepared during the theory/ lab phase of the course to perform medication administration by various routes to residents in long-term care facilities, under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. Students participate in a minimum of twenty-five hours of hands-on experience in a long term care setting and simulated lab to assure students’ eligibility for the Kansas Medication Aide certification examination.

The course is designed to enable students to gain employment upon graduation as a CMA and to make informed decisions on career objectives through education. This course meets all federal and state requirements for education and training of a Certified Medication Aide.