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Foundations of Healthcare: Medication Aide

 
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  • What does a CMA or Home Health Aide do?

    Caring for others and their well-being is central to what a certified medication aide is all about! A CMA typically works in a long-term care facility, administering medication and treatments to patients in a safe and prescribed manner. Graduates of this program also gain Home Health Aide training, putting you a step ahead in the healthcare field.
    Career Forecast Bright Outlook.Average Salary $29,120on campus

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    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.

    Please note: Many of our clinical partners are requiring students to have the vaccine in order to complete clinical hours.  Due to accrediting body and program clinical requirements, Washburn Tech cannot guarantee that requirements for program completion can be met when a student is not vaccinated.

    CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Medication Aide or CMA; Home Health Aide Certification

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    Entrance Test

    To enroll in this program, you must score a minimum of 5 in both reading and math on the Accuplacer test.

    CNA Prerequisite

    Students who enroll in this program must have a current Kansas CNA license.

    CMA & HHA Certificates

    The program will prepare you to become certified as both a medication aide and home health aide. Upon completion, you will be eligible to take both the CMA and HHA exams from the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services.

    Enter the Workforce

    After passing the CMA and HHA exams, you will be prepared to begin working as a Certified Medication Aide or Home Health Aide.

    Jobs and Salaries

    CAREER FORECAST: bright outlook
    As the baby-boom population ages, nurse aides and medication aides will be needed to help care for an increasing number of older people who have chronic or progressive diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes. The data below refers to surveyed wages and average annual job openings in the state of Kansas due to growth and net replacement. SOURCE: klic.dol.ks.gov

    Entry-Level Salary

    $26,926

    (2022)

    Projected Job Openings

    736

    (monthly avg.)

    Projected Job Growth

    8%

    (2020-2030)

    Schedule Options

    This program is designed for high school students.

    Morning

    LENGTH
    1 semester

    PROGRAM BEGINS
    Every January

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    MON - FRI; 8-11:10am

    Afternoon

    LENGTH
    1 semester

    PROGRAM BEGINS
    Every January

    SCHEDULE
    MON - FRI; 11:45am-2:55pm

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