Masters Degree in Nursing Administration
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 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 medications and or applying/administrating treatments.In addition, a QMA must obtain six (6) hours of medication related inservice 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.
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 theIndiana Aide 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
2 weeks prior to the beginning of each class.