Longtree & Associates, LLC proudly presents

The Certified Medication Aide training course

NJ DHSS Approved!

Join Us for this great career advancement opportunity!

Dates:  February 16, 17,  18, 22, 23, 24  2019

Classes are from 9AM to 4PM

Location: Allegria Assisted Living

70 Stockton Avenue

Ocean Grove, NJ 07756

 

Cost: $825.00 (Includes the CMA manual, medication passes and study guide).

Please note that meals are not included.

Special: Register for the Feb. 2019 CMA class by January 15th, 2019 to receive a $100 early-bird discount!

 

This course, approved by the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services, meets the criteria to take the state test to be certified as an Assisted Living Facility- Certified Medication Aide.
Course focuses on administering and/ or assisting residents with self-administration of prepared instillations, treatments and insulin injections.
Three required Medication Passes will be offered.

Our course trains you in mastering the concepts and regulatory guidelines required in order to administer medications in Assisted Living communities and related entities in New Jersey.

 

In order to be eligible to take this course:

• Must be NJ Certified as a Certified Nursing Aide or Certified Homemaker Health Aide
• Have a current criminal background check.
• Must be 21 years of age
• Be in good standing with the Board of Nursing and the NJ DHSS
• Must complete 3 medication passes under the direction of an approved CMA RN or Pharmacist Trainer

 

Additional Benefits:

• Great Networking!
• Fun and interactive sessions
• Quality of Care Strategies to bring back to your Assisted Living Community
• Online support while studying for your test
• Free Longtree e-Newsletter with up-to-date information about the latest happenings in the Assisted Living field.

 

Course Outline:

• Part I
  • Preparing or function effectively in administering medications and assisting with self-administration of medications.
  • Duty Areas to include:
    • Medication Abbreviations
    • Medication Purposes and Effects
    • MARS / Medication Errors
    • Five Rights of Medication Administration
    • Proper Storage of Medications

• Part II
  • Administering and assisting residents with self-administration or prepared instillations, treatments, and insulin injections.
  • Topic Areas to include:
    • Identification of Diabetes Medication
    • Direct administration of appropriate medication / nasal/optic/ophthalmic /vaginal/ rectal /inhalation

• Part III
  • Medication Administration Practicum

• Part IV
  • Final Test

 

• The enrollment period for this course has ended. Please check for additional course dates or contact us with questions.