About
Johnson County Community College’s Certified Medication Aide Certificate is offered in Olathe, Kansas, at the Olathe Health Education Center. The program prepares students to classify medications, understand side effects, administer medications accurately and safely, and support client safety in long-term care settings. Successful completers are prepared for the Kansas CMA examination. The 80-hour course includes instruction on medication administration and clinical practice sessions in a long-term care facility. Admission requires completion of a JCCC placement requirement, current Kansas CNA certification, a current negative TB skin test from within the last year, current CPR for Health Care Providers documentation, and a Social Security card.
Organization
Johnson County Community College - Olathe Health Education Center
Johnson County Community College
Located in Overland Park, Kansas, Johnson County Community College is the largest undergraduate institution in the state, serving 44,000 students per semester. It offers a wide array of undergraduate and continuing education programs, including over 50 career and certificate options in high-demand health occupations. The college is committed to providing competitive tuition, smaller class sizes, and a comprehensive educational experience that inspires learning and transforms lives.
Highlights:
- Largest undergraduate education institution in Kansas with extensive career and certificate programs
- Offers competitive tuition and smaller class sizes
- Provides in-demand health occupation certificates
- Employs approximately 2,652 staff
- Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities
- Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, educational excellence, and community engagement