Certified Medication Aide
Course description
A CMA is allowed to perform the administration of medications in the following health care settings under the general supervision of a licensed nurse: long-term care, developmentally disabled, residential care, assisted living, adult day care facilities, as well as the correctional facilities. This course is approved by the OSDH-Nurse Aide Registry and meets all requirements to be tested to become a CMA in Oklahoma. Class includes 40 hours of theory, lab and 16 hours of clinical.
Prerequisites for this Course
Must have 6 months experience as a CNA, and be 18 years old. CMA skills testing will be scheduled separate from class session.CALL 580.310.2248 FOR SPECIFIC GUIDELINES OR STOP BY BUSINESS and INDUSTRY SERVICES TO PICK UP A HEALTH REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST.Requirements for CNA and CMA (FLEX):• BIS Enrollment Form• Valid Driver’s License or Government issued photo ID• Social Security Card (Original card required)• High School Diploma, GED, or college transcript (TABE-CNA only)• Background Check (O.S.B.I.- required within past 6 months)• TB Skin Test -1 required (within 6 months of date of class, chest x-rayrequired if positive result)
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