About this course
Our Trained Medication Aide course are for certified nursing assistants that are looking to advance their career as TMA/CNA.
Program Description
Advance Your Career with Our Trained Medication Aide (TMA) Course!
Take the next step in your healthcare career with our 48-hour Trained Medication Aide (TMA) course! Designed for certified nursing assistants (CNAs), this hybrid course prepares you to safely administer medications in long-term care and assisted living settings.
Course Highlights:
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Flexible Learning Options: Choose from day, evening, or weekend classes.
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Hybrid Format: Includes online coursework and in-person lab training.
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Hands-On Practice: Skills demonstrated in a supervised lab setting.
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Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers medication administration, basic pharmacology, medication safety, ethics, and delegation.
Program Requirements:
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Must be on the Nursing Assistant Registry.
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Completion of a Minnesota Department of Health Approved Nursing Assistant Program (documentation required on the first day of class).
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Must be 18 years or older.
Course Schedule:
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Day Class: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12 sessions)
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Evening Class: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12 sessions)
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Weekend Class: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Bi- Weekly on Saturdays, 7 sessions)
Tuition: $679 (includes tuition, lab fees, and booklet)
Administration Fee: $50
Certification: Upon successful completion, you will receive a Trained Medication Aide Certificate—qualifying you to work as a TMA in Minnesota without needing a state exam.
No Clinical Externship Required: Medication administration test-out is conducted with the instructor.
Ready to Advance Your Career? Take the first step toward becoming a Trained Medication Aide—enroll today and elevate your role in patient care!
Program Topics
The program curriculum topics include:
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Medication Administration & Documentation
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Ethical and Legal Considerations
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Medication Dosage, Safety, and Side Effects
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Preparation and Administration Techniques
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Preventing and Responding to Medication Errors
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Common Medications by Body System (e.g., Nervous, Respiratory, Circulatory Systems)
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Apothecary and Household Measurements