At A Glance
Open To
AdultsCampus
RockwellTotal Hours Required
6 hoursLength
up to 2 weeks
Times
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Advanced Nasogastric, Gastrostomy
To enroll in this class apply online
This 6-hour course provides advanced training for the Certified Medication Aide (CMA) to provide care to long-term care residents with specific needs. Students receive advanced training in the administration of medication and nutrition via nasogastric and gastrostomy tubes. This class qualifies as required CMA update hours when combined with the CMA Advanced Respiratory Class. All skill demonstrations require 100% proficiency.
The course is a self-paced flexible option format with the option to complete limited online hours via our Flexible Health Zoom Classroom. In person class hours located at the Rockwell Campus. Students work with the instructor to create a calendar based on individual needs.
PREREQUISITES: Must have a current LTCA/CMA status on the State Nurse Aide Registry for certification to be placed on the Nurse Aide Registry as an advanced CMA status.
Email Stormie Roberson MS, RN for questions about the course at stormie.roberson@francistuttle.edu
Tuition & Costs
Costs for In-State Adult Students
- Tuition: $57.00
Total: $57.00
Employment & Outcomes
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of this program are qualified to work for:
Long Term Care Facilities, and Assisted Living Facilities
