Trained Medication Aide (TMA) - Online

#: WDCL1830 ID: 20251-30 Section: 07.02.2024

Description:

This introductory course will be held entirely online and is designed to train unlicensed personnel to administer medication in a variety of health care settings. The course meets the curriculum standards established by the Minnesota Board of Nursing for the training to become a Trained Medication Aide (TMA).

The course will entail a combination of studying at your own pace along with mandatory weekly Zoom meetings for skill sign offs and exams. Students should allocate at least 12-15 hours per week to complete assignments.

Students will study the legal requirements, safety measures, terminology, body systems, and the use of references related to the administration of medication. Students will study actions, dosages, toxic symptoms and special considerations of commonly prescribed medications. Students will also study and practice the administration of oral, topical, optic, ophthalmic and rectal forms of medication in a lab setting.

Prerequisites:

Students must be 18 years or older to register and they must provide a copy of their current Minnesota CNA license prior to the start of class.
Students must have a reliable computer, have access to a printer and scanner, and understand the concept of online courses.

Supplies & Textbook:
A med pass kit, a packet of worksheets and a Davis Drug guide is included in the course cost. All items will be mailed to you; please be sure to enter your correct mailing address for the text book and course supplies when you register.

D2L Login:
A registration confirmation email will be sent to you once you register. The confirmation email will have instructions on logging into the course. It is the student’s responsibility to login prior to the course starting to verify that you can access the system. The TMA online course is instructed through D2L.

Bring to Class:

Dates: July 2 - August 20, 2024

Completely Online via the Continuing Education and Customized Training D2L site: https://cect.learn.minnstate.edu/ (separate from the Academic D2L site) and Zoom.

Online Course Expectations:
This is an online instructor led self-paced course. There will be weekly online activities and exams with mandatory due dates that will be the responsibility of the student to complete on their own. Students should allocate at least 12-15 hours per week to complete assignments. The course will be facilitated through a combination of these programs: Zoom, D2L and Vidgrid.

Additionally, mandatory Zoom meetings will be led by the instructor on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00pm - 8:00pm.

**Please be sure we have the correct shipping address on file for you. We will be shipping the MedPass Testout Kit and the book directly to you.**

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

Must be 18 years or older to register
Eligibility: Students must be a Nursing Assistant on the Nursing Assistant Registry.

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Cancellations must be made seven business days prior to the first day of class in order to receive a refund. To drop or reschedule, please call 218-733-7680 or continuingeducation@lsc.edu

Accommodations

Individuals with a documented disability may request reasonable accommodations from the LSC Disability Coordinator at 218-733-7650 (voice) or 800-627-3529 (MSR/TTY).

Day(s):

Varied Schedule

Time:

12:00 AM

Sessions:

Cost:

$660.00

Instructor:

Registration Cutoff Date:

6/22/2024

Dates & Times:

7/2/2024 12:00AM - 11:55PM

Online - Begin Date

8/20/2024 12:00AM - 11:55PM

Online - End Date