Qualified Medication Aide Training Program
A qualified medication aide is a certified nurse aide (CNA) who has completed additional training, annual in-service training, and demonstrated competency while dispensing and passing medications and or applying/administrating treatments under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse.
What is a QMA?
How do I become a QMA?
An individual must meet the following requirements:
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 State Registry
Worked a minimum of 1,000 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 do I become a QMA?
To be certified as a QMA an individual has to complete additional training and demonstrated competency while dispensing and passing medications and or applying/ administrating treatments. In addition, a QMA must obtain six (6) hours of medication related inservice education each year.
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Where can I find my QMA license?
After approximately 30 days from passing your Indiana State exam, your offical QMA license should become available on the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency’s website. Upon searching your legal first and last name, your license can be found on the registry at the link below.
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Where can I find QMA Training?
There are many opportunities to attend a QMA Training Program that you perhaps weren’t aware of. Most long term care companies offer QMA Training for free to their employees! For more information, click the link below.