QMA Course

Service Description

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. 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. 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 CAN within the last 24 months • Complete the 100-hour QMA Training Program • Pass a QMA written competency evaluation Open Enrollment Begins May 2, 2022