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Certified Medication Aide Update Certificate

Certified medication aides in Kansas are required to obtain continuing education every two years to renew the CMA certificate. This course meets the state requirements for re-certification. The update course includes review of commonly used drugs and their interactions with foods and other drugs.

Students will discuss and identify legal implications and regulations related to administration and record keeping. Biological effects of medications on the elderly and basic safety principles are reviewed and discussed with other CMAU course participants. This course is available in the classroom and online. A roster of CMAs who complete the update course will be submitted to the Department of Health and Environment for certificate renewal.

Copies of the following are required on the first day of class: social security card, CNA card, and CMA card. Students also must provide a check or money order payable to KDADS for $20.00.

(Major Code 3600; State CIP Code 51.2603)

Required Course

AVHO 108Certified Medication Aide Update (CMA-U)*1
Total Hours1

Total Program Hours: 1

Courses

AVHO 102   Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) (5 Hours)

Prerequisite: ENGL 121 with a grade of "C" or higher or a Compass reading test score of 64 or higher or an ACT Reading score of 19 or higher. All test scores must be current within the past two years.

This course provides classroom and clinical instruction for the primary care of clients in long-term and acute- care facilities. Students learn skills for daily hygiene, bedside care, vital sign measurement, positioning and safe transfer of clients. The class prepares and schedules the student to take the Kansas CNA examination. 45 contact hrs. For additional information go to the jccc.edu web page: click on classes; click on credit class search; click the semester; course prefix is AVHO Health Occupations. Click on CRN number for information. For more information, go to http://www.jccc.edu/nursing/nurse-aide/. Enrollment in this course requires a professional liability fee of $16.00. This fee is required once per calendar year based on enrollment in selected courses, and is due prior to the start of classes. Students will be notified via their JCCC student email account if they are required to pay a $16 fee.

AVHO 103   Certified Nurse Aide Refresher Course (CNA-R) (1 Hour)

Prerequisite: Kansas CNA Certification

This 21-hour CNA refresher course provides classroom and laboratory experience to update the inactive CNA. The student will discuss the nurse aide's responsibility in the current health care system and the importance of resident rights. The student will demonstrate safety measures, infection control procedures, personal care skills, measurement of vital signs and transfers, positioning and turning. 21 contact hours. For additional information go to the jccc.edu web page: click on classes; click on credit class search; click the semester; course prefix is AVHO Health Occupations. Click on CRN number for information. For more information, go to http://www.jccc.edu/nursing/nurse-aide/index.html . This course is not federal aid eligible.

AVHO 104   Certified Medication Aide (CMA) (4 Hours)

Prerequisites: Appropriate Compass reading test score, and proof of Kansas CNA certification or having completed the state CNA examination and awaiting results. If CNA examination results are not satisfactory, the student must withdraw from the CMA course. Documentation of current TB skin test - negative results within the last year. Current CPR for Health Care Providers and Social Security card.

This course includes the development of knowledge related to many commonly prescribed medications. Students will learn the classification, side effects and techniques of administration, including preparation and accurate distribution of medications. Safe administration of oral medications is discussed and demonstrated. Students will be scheduled to take the Kansas CMA examination. 80 contact hrs. For additional information go to the jccc.edu web page: click on classes; click on credit class search; click the semester; course prefix is AVHO Health Occupations. Click on CRN number for information. For more information, go to http://www.jccc.edu/nursing/nurse-aide/index.html . Enrollment in this course requires that you be current in payment of a professional liability fee of $16.00. This fee is required once per calendar year based on enrollment in selected courses and must be in place prior to the start of classes. Students will be notified via their JCCC student email account if they are required to pay a $16 fee. This course is not federal aid eligible.

AVHO 106   Home Health Aide (HHA) (1 Hour)

Prerequisites: Proof of Kansas CNA certification and appropriate Compass reading test score. Current CPR for Health Care Providers card and Social Security Card.

This course provides the student with information necessary for nutritional meal planning, task modification, emotional support and personal service to clients and families needing health care assistance at home. Students will be scheduled to take the Kansas HHA certification examination. 21 contact hrs. For additional information go to the jccc.net web page: click on classes; click on credit class search; click the semester; course prefix is AVHO Health Occupations. Click on CRN number for information. For more information, go to http://www.jccc.edu/nursing/nurse-aide/index.html . This course is not federal aid eligible.

AVHO 108   Certified Medication Aide Update (CMA-U) (1 Hour)

Prerequisites: Proof of Kansas CMA certification and Proof of Kansas CNA Certification

This course meets the continuing education requirements for licensed Certified Medication Aides. The course includes review of commonly used drugs and their interactions with foods and other drugs. Also included are discussions of legal implications and regulations related to administration and record keeping, biological effects of medications on the elderly and a review of basic safety principles. 15 contact hours. For additional information go to the jccc.edu web page: click on classes; click on credit class search; click the semester; course prefix is AVHO Health Occupations. Click on CRN number for information. For more information, go to http://www.jccc.edu/nursing/nurse-aide/index.html . This course is not federal aid eligible.

AVHO 112   Rehabilitative Aide (RA) (2 Hours)

Prerequisite: Proof of current Kansas CNA certification

This course includes both classroom and laboratory instruction for the aging process as well as the role of the rehabilitative aide as a member of the health care team. Students learn the skills required to enhance the mobility of elderly residents in long-term care as well as the skills required to care for residents with special needs. 32 contact hrs. For additional information go to the jccc.edu web page: click on classes; click on credit class search; click the semester; course prefix is AVHO Health Occupations. Click on CRN number for information. For more information, go to http://www.jccc.edu/nursing/nurse-aide/index.html . This course is not federal aid eligible.

AVHO 115   I V Therapy For LPNs (3 Hours)

Prerequisites: Proof of Kansas LPN licensure. Present evidence of Personal Liability insurance at the time of application for admission to the program and maintain it throughout the clinical practicum. Maintenance of current CPR certification for the duration of the course. Evidence of negative TB test or chest X-ray within the past year. JCCC Student Professional Liability Insurance

This course provides review of basic physiology of the circulatory system and instruction in principles of site selection for veins appropriate for I.V. therapy. This course meets the Kansas requirements for LPNs seeking certification in I.V. Therapy. 48 contact hrs. For additional information go to the jccc.edu web page: click on classes; click on credit class search; click the semester; course prefix is AVHO Health Occupations. Click on CRN number for information. The credit reflected in this course is for transcript reporting, recording and transfer only. For more information, go to http://www.jccc.edu/nursing/practicalnurse/iv-therapy.html . Enrollment in this course requires that you be current in payment of a professional liability fee of $16.00. This fee is required once per calendar year based on enrollment in selected courses and must be in place prior to the start of classes. Students will be notified via their JCCC student email account if they are required to pay a $16 fee. This course is not federal aid eligible.