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.
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.
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
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.
Course Length: 10 Weeks
Week of September 23, 2024 Day/Evening Class
Week of January 1, 2025 Day/Evening Class
2 Class Options:
Morning 8:30am-3:00pm
Evening 3:15pm-9:30pm
Monday - Friday
(Official Schedule TBD)
(Subject to Change)
Clinical Days: (TBD)
Program Cost: $1050.00
Tuition covers: Graduation Fees, Academic Supplies, CPR certification, insulin certification, technology fees and lab fees.
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