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Why Become A QMA

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  • After earning a certain amount of experience as a CNA (usually around 1,000 hours), those wishing to become a QMA must complete approximately 100 hours of extra training in pharmacology and medication knowledge and pass a written exam to become licensed. 

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Opportunity

  • The added pharmacology knowledge and experience administering meds may be particularly appealing to anyone who is considering a licensed nursing role, as pharmacology is a heavy focus of LPN and RN schooling, and experience as a QMA would offer an advantage over individuals with no prior pharmacology knowledge.

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Income

  • Earning potential for QMAs is around $30,000- $65,000 per year and growth projections for this career choice are between 10% to 14%. 

Qualified Medication Aide (QMA): Text

QMA Program Information 

Our Qualified Medication Aide program is an 8 week program for the classroom portion for 60 hours , followed by 40 hours of clinicals  for a total of 100 hours.

 

After successfully completing all course requirements, students are able to sit for their written test that is administered by Ivy Tech Community College. After successfully passing the written test, students will be placed on the Qualified Nurse Aide Registry for the state of Indiana.

 

 Cost:

Option 1: Pay in full prior to the first day of class- $1,275.00

Option 2: Pay $400 deposit & make weekly payments of $175.00 or Bi-weekly payments of $350.00

 *******Prices includes the optional insulin certification course.  

        

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There is a mandatory non-refundable fee of $400.00 due at the time of registration. This fee is deducted from the total cost of the class.

 

Class days & times:

 Tuesday & Thursday 9:00AM-1:00PM 

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We are currently enrolling for a tentative start date of: 01/14/25 

(Last day to register- 01/03/25)

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Upcoming classes: Class days & time are subject to change

Classes will be held on Tues & Thurs

Day hours: 9:00AM -1:00PM

Evening hours: 6:00PM-10:00PM

 Session 1: January 14, 2025 - March 6, 2025

  Session 2: March 14, 2025 - May 8, 2025

 Session 3: May 16, 2025 - July 10, 2025

 Session 4: July 18, 2025 - September 11, 2025

  Session 5: September 19, 2025 - November 13, 2025

  Session 6: November 18, 2025 - December 31, 2025 (will require makeup classes on- 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10,12/17, & 12/30)

 

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Clinicals are scheduled between you and the affiliating facility. Clinicals can be complete any shift, any day of the week but must be completed within 30 days of classroom completion. We  do NOT provide clinical sites. You can use a site of your choice. 

 

Qualfications:

  • be a CNA w/ 1000 hours worked in the last 24 months as a CNA- This is a requirement set by the state of Indiana for ALL QMA programs. HHA does NOT count towards 1000 hours. 

  • be 18 years of age

  • have a high school diploma or GED

  • pass a background check

  • successfully pass a math & reading test

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 First step :

To begin the process is scheduling a math & reading test on-site & pay the $350.00 non-refundable registration fee. These tests are administered on a weekly basis.

****Additional days/times may be offered if requested base upon availability****

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ONLINE INQUIRIES ARE ONLY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE READ THROUGH THE PROGRAM SPECIFICS AND ARE READY TO SCHEDULE THEIR ENTRANCE EXAM AND PAY THE DEPOSIT. DO NOT SUBMIT AN INQUIRY IF YOU ARE NOT READY TO ENROLL. 

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To schedule your test & pay your fee

Select " Schedule entrance exam and pay deposit now"  below

Follow prompts

Call 317-516-8152 of you have any questions or issues

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