CMA 101L - Certified Medication Aide

Institution:

University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus

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Description:

This course provides specialized training in medication administration for patients in long-term care facilities or those with developmental disabilities consistent with NM Board of Nursing guidelines and under the supervision of a healthcare professional (RN). Students must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to take this course which prepares them for the NM Board of Nursing CMA Certification exam. Lecture/Skills Lab: 60 hours; Clinical: 32 hours. Prerequisites: Satisfactory score on placement tests for writing, reading, and mathematics or completion of ENGL 100 and MATH 099 with a grade of "CR". Prior to entering clinicalsetting in the final week of class, students must be certified in American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers CPR and 1st Aid and have taken a TB test. Employers in the healthcare setting will require a finger print background check and drug testing prior to hiring. A UNM-Valencia Campus Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful completion of this course.

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

vc.unm.edu/

Phone Number:

(505) 925-8500

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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