Waitlist for Trained Medication Aide (TMA) - Online
Sign up for our waitlist, and we will notify you once a class has been scheduled & is open for registration. There is no cost to be on this waitlist. Cost for the class will be $660.00.
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.
