This semester-long program is designed for high school students, preparing to become a medication aide or looking for home health aide training. Students who enroll in this program must have a current Kansas CNA license. The curriculum will introduce the basic concepts of medication administration including drug classifications, drug action and nursing implications for specific drugs. You will gain hands-on experience by working in a clinical setting. It also serves as the foundation for more advanced healthcare programs at Washburn Tech such as practical nursing and surgical technology. Upon completion, you will be eligible to take both the CMA and HHA exams from the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services. However, as stipulated by law, you must be 18 years of age to sit for these tests.
CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Medication Aide or CMA; Home Health Aide Certification
To enroll in this program, you must score a minimum of 5 in both reading and math on the Accuplacer test.
