Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Certified Medication aide course (CMA) is a 75 contact hour course that prepares students for the state certification exam. The CMA course is regulated by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. CMA’s administer medications to residents in assisted living centers, hospitals, and long term care facilities. Students who have the desire to become CMA’s must be a certified CNA and have successfully passed the CASAS reading assessment.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
15
Hours
5
Entrance Requirements
Combination of Education and Course(s)
School
Barton County Community College (I)
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
Great Bend/Pawnee/Rush/Russell/Ellsworth/Rice/Staf
Local WIB
1 - Workforce Investment Area I
Type of Attainment:
State Certification
Name of Credential
CMA
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
None – Barton Boost-Incentive
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Kansas Dept of Health & Environment, KBOR
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$100.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$20.00
In-State Tuition
$600.00
Other Fees
$20.00 License
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$735.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$20.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$760.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$895.00
