QMA Program
MEDIAN ANNUAL SALARY:
$47,000
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE:
$38,000 - $52,000
The Qualified Medication Aide Certification Program ensures that individuals meet the requirements for a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) and are on the Indiana Nurse Aide Registry. This program is administered by the Indiana State Department of Health, Division of Healthcare Education and Quality.
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To be certified as a QMA an individual has to complete additional training and demonstrated competency while dispensing and passing medication. In addition, a QMA must obtain six (6) hours of medication-related in-service education each year. A QMA works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse and can perform only procedures that are defined within the QMA scope of practice.
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QMA REQUIREMENTS
An individual must:
Be at least 18 years of age
Have proof of a high school diploma or equivalent
Be in good standing as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) on the Indiana Aide Registry
Worked a minimum of 1,000 (Approximately 6.5 months as a full-time employee) hours as a CNA within the last 24 months
Complete the 100-hour QMA Training Program
Pass a QMA written competency evaluation
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How much does a Certified Registered Medication Aide make in Indiana? The average Certified Registered Medication Aide salary in Indiana is $30,690 as of May 28, 2020, but the range typically falls between $28,490 and $33,290. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.
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Course Length: 10 Weeks
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Week of September 23, 2024 Day/Evening Class
Week of January 1, 2025 Day/Evening Class
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2 Class Options:
Morning 8:30am-3:00pm
Evening 3:15pm-9:30pm
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Monday - Friday
(Official Schedule TBD)
(Subject to Change)
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Clinical Days: (TBD)
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Program Cost: $1050.00
Tuition covers: Graduation Fees, Academic Supplies, CPR certification, insulin certification, technology fees and lab fees.
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Our school offers a payment plan options
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