QMA PROGRAM

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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Open Enrollment Begins Winter 2022

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Class Begins Spring 2023

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Course Length:  6-8 Weeks

2 Class Options:

AM Class or PM Class

Monday - Friday Class: 8:00AM - 3:20PM

(Official Schedule TBD)

(Subject to Change)

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Clinical Days: (TBD)

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Program Cost: $1200.00

Tuition covers: Supplies, CPR training, technology fees and lab fees.

Our school offers a payment plan options where you will have to pay $250 one week before the start of class and your remaining balance would be divided equally in correlation with the class length.

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