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Medication Aide-East

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

IHE Certificate of Completion

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. 513902

Description

The medication aide (CMA) course introduces 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. High school seniors, who are at least 18 years old, as well as adult students are eligible to enroll in this five-credit-hour course. Upon completion, you will be prepared to take the Medication Aide Certification exam from the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services. However, as stipulated by law, you must be 18 years of age to take the certification exam. Please note: this short-term course is not eligible for financial aid or commencement.

Details

Hours

5

Entrance Requirements

None

School

Washburn Institute of Technology

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Curriculum Competency Based

Yes

Training Location(s)

2014 SE Washington St

Local WIB

2 - Workforce Investment Area II

Name of Credential

Medication Aide CCOMP

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Scholarships.

Refund Policy

Refund Policy is stated in Student Handbook.

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - Kansas State Board of Nursing

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$63.00

Testing/Exam Fees

$58.00 Certification/License Fee

In-State Tuition

$825.00

Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)

$303.00

Total In-State Program Cost

$1,249.00

Demand Occupation(s)

31-1122.00Personal Care Aides
$18.22 per hour
Required Certification: Certified Medication Aide

Provider Status

Approved

Address

5724 SW Huntoon Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66604

Phone Number

(785) 670-2010

Fax Number

(785) 273-7080

Web Address

https://

Last Updated

Aug 26, 2025

Created

Sep 12, 2024

Renewal

Sep 27, 2025

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