Description
Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Hybrid-Flex Course
Complete your CMA training with a combination of online coursework and in-person hands-on training!
NO Zoom or video conferencing required!
Family Healthcare Training’s Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Training Program is a 56-clock-hour course designed to meet Oklahoma State Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry requirements and prepare students to take the Oklahoma CMA certification examination.
The course covers the safe administration of medications to clients and residents under appropriate supervision in Long-Term Care facilities, Assisted Living facilities, and other approved healthcare settings. Training includes online lecture coursework, in-person clinical training, skills lab hours, medication administration practice, and additional required coursework.
All CMA courses are taught by instructors who are Licensed Nurses.
How Enrollment Works:
Upon purchase, you will receive an automatic receipt confirming your payment, and your spot will be held in the class dates you selected.
Within 2 business days of enrollment, you will receive an enrollment email containing:
- Your class details, dates, times, and location
- Important information you need before attending class
- Access to the online portion of your CMA course so you can begin your coursework
Online Coursework + In-Person Training:
A portion of the required lecture and “book work” is completed remotely through our Learning Portal at your own pace. There are no scheduled Zoom meetings or video conferences.
You will attend your scheduled in-person class days for hands-on CMA training. During class, you will complete skills training, clinical requirements, medication administration practice, and instruction with a Licensed Nurse.
Online Course Requirements:
Your online coursework is an important part of your CMA training and should be worked on throughout your scheduled course.
Students will begin their online coursework when access is received and continue working on it alongside their in-person class days.
Completing Your CMA Training:
Upon successful completion of the CMA training program, students will receive a Certificate of Completion and a signed and dated Training Verification Form. These documents will be used to take the Oklahoma Certified Medication Aide certification examination.
After successfully passing the Oklahoma State CMA certification examination, the student can become certified as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) in the State of Oklahoma.
Classes are 2 Saturday 8:30am – 6:30pm
CMA Admission Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have received a high school or general equivalency diploma
- Must hold a current Oklahoma nurse aide certification or DDCA (developmentally disabled care) with no abuse notations
- Must have six months experience as a CNA
- Must be physically and mentally capable to safely perform duties
- Valid, current photo identification issued by government entity within the U.S. (i.e. passport, driver’s license, school-issued ID)
- Original proof of Social Security number or Taxpayer Identification number
- Verification of Oklahoma current nurse aid certification in long-term care, home health care, or developmentally disabled care
CMA Class Topics Include
- Communication and Resident Rights
- Preparation and administration of medication
- Observe, report, and document resident’s status
- Safety and Infection Control
- Understanding of measurement systems
