About
This 80-hour course covers information related to many commonly prescribed medications. Students learn the classification, side effects and techniques of administration, including preparations and accurate distribution of medications. Safety of clients in long-term care will be discussed and demonstrated by students. Clinical practice sessions will be conducted in a long-term care facility.
The Kansas CMA examination is administered to successful completers of this course.
The employment outlook for the future is excellent. Facilities employing the CMA include long-term care nursing centers as well as other types of group homes and agencies.
The prerequisite for admission into this course includes the completion of a JCCC placement requirement. Copies of the following will be required the first day of class: proof of current Kansas CNA certification, a current TB skin test within the last year with negative results, 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