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. 

(Major Code 3600; CIP Code 51.2603)

Certified Medication Aide Program web page

Program Outcomes

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is committed to offering high-quality affordable programs that focus on developing knowledge and skills conducive to life-long learning. Both the General Education Student Learning Outcomes and Institutional Learning Outcomes convey JCCC's approach to programmatic outcomes. Additionally, students who successfully complete the Certified Medication Aide Update Certificate from JCCC will be able to:

  • Accurately describe the role and responsibilities of a medication aide.
  • Successfully classify major drug groups as to their actions, indications, adverse effects and nursing implications.
  • Demonstrate competent nursing skills applicable to the CNA/CMA role.
  • Contrast normal human body functioning from abnormal patterns.
  • Discuss changes caused by the disease processes.
  • Administer medications accurately and safely that have been identified in the Kansas CMA curriculum.