CMA courses provide students with basic training in medications and medication administration. The course prepares students for employment as a CMA and to dispense medications, under the supervision of an LPN or RN, in a long-term care facility. The course is developed using Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Service Kansas Medication Aide Curriculum. Coursework includes lecture, skills lab and clinical components. Upon successful completion of the course and the required clinical hours, students are eligible to sit for the State CMA Certification Test.

The CMA course is offered in a hybrid/online format (class is online and lab/clinical is in-person) every fall, spring and summer semester. Course costs will vary from year-to-year, so please check the current course schedule or contact NCK Tech for more information.

CMA Update Courses

NCK Tech Offers a 10-hour CMA Update course each Fall and Spring semester. This course covers information such as a review of new medications, preventing medication errors, high risk medications, alternative treatments, medication interactions, and documentation. This course is approved by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services and designed to satisfy the requirements for CMA continuing education every two years.

Requirements for CMA Update Course enrollment:

• Kansas CNA and CMA certification
• CMA certification may not be expired by more than 1 year.

Current Course Offerings
*Summer course enrollment will open on April 1st at ncktc.edu/apply. Payment is required at time of application.

• Summer 2024 – CMA Hybrid/Online with clinicals in Beloit
• Summer 2024 – CMA Hybrid/Online with clinicals in Hays

Important Enrollment Requirements

• Must have Kansas CNA certification.
• Must be 18 years of age by the course end date.
• Reading comprehension test scores demonstrating a reading level at or above an 8th grade level is required by the state of Kansas. Contact our office to schedule the Accuplacer reading test, or provide a copy of previous Accuplacer or ACT test scores.
• Must be able to attend ALL class, lab and clinical sessions – be sure you know the schedule before enrolling!
• Class size is limited. Students do NOT have a seat in class until the application, payment and reading scores have been completed.
• CNA and CMA classes are non-refundable and are not eligible for use with financial aid funds.
• Student can not drop or withdraw from CNA or CMA courses.
• TB skin test within the past year is required – please submit documentation with application.
• Flu vaccination may be required by the clinical facility during fall/winter months.
• Physical requirements: To provide safe, effective resident care in a learning environment you must be able to lift 50+ pounds. If you have physical limitations or any pre-existing conditions, please provide a medical provider’s note of medical clearance for resident safety or plan to take this course at another time.
• Online Learners must be computer literate and have reliable internet accessibility.
• Criminal convictionsmay jeopardize eligibility for certification and/or employment.

To request core course information, or if you have any questions, please contact Silver VanWey, RN via email (svanwey@ncktc.edu) or via phone (785-623-6151).  Please be sure to clearly indicate which class you are requesting information on and include your name, address, phone number and email address.