Certified Medication Technician (CMT)
The purpose of the Certified Medication Technician (CMT) training program is to prepare individuals for employment as a CMT in an intermediate care or skilled care nursing facility. The program is designed to teach skills in administration of nonparenteral medications that will qualify students to perform this procedure to assist licensed practical nurses or registered professional nurses in medication therapy. The course consists of at least 60 classroom hours of instruction and a minimum of 8-hours of clinical practice under the direct supervision of an instructor. The class consists of instruction in these areas: basic review of body systems and medication effect on each system; medical terminology; infection control; and medication classifications. An individual must successfully complete a final written examination and a minimum two-hour final practicum exam before a certificate can be issued and that individual's name placed on the Missouri State Certified Medication Technician (CMT) Registry. Student Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalency, six (6) months of employment as an approved CNA and listed as active on the Missouri C N A registry before applying to become a CMT and recommendation letter from administrator or director of nursing. Instructor: Start Date: TBA Time: Mon-Wed 5pm-9pm Fee: $700 ($250 non refundable deposit) Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Start your medical career as a certified nurse assistant (CNA), and become highly employable in this rapidly growing healthcare field. Taught by a registered nurse and following state requirements, this training program combines a minimum of 75 hours of classroom learning and 100 hours of hands-on training in a medical care environment to prepare students to work closely with patients in long-term care facilities, hospitals, adult day care, and homes. Upon successful completion of this course students are prepared to take the state board examination (written and skills) for certification as a nurse assistant. Tuition includes textbook. Note: State exam and licensing fees, CPR card cost, and background check costs are not included in the tuition fee. Students must be 18 years of age and have a high school degree or equivalency, be legally employable in a long-term care facility, and other enrollment requirements. (22 sessions) Instructor: Time: Tues-Thurs 5pm-9pm Start Date: TBA Fee: $1000 ($350 non refundable deposit) |
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