Advance Your Career as a Qualified Medication Aide
Our QMA Program
Take the next step in your healthcare journey with our Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) training program. Designed for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), this course offers a clear path to a more rewarding and in-demand role, allowing you to make a greater impact in the lives of others—while advancing your own career.
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Your Pathway to Success
Explore the rewarding pathways your CNA training can lead to with Caring Touch Healthcare Academy. Each journey offers unique opportunities, enriching your career, and empowering you to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.
Elevate your role from a CNA to a QMA to manage patient medications and enhance your healthcare capabilities. This progress not only expands your skill set but also adds depth to your daily work, making your healthcare journey more fulfilling.
Transitioning from a CNA to an LPN offers an opportunity to conduct health assessments and provide basic patient care. This progression offers a broader scope in your healthcare career, further honing your patient care skills and amplifying your impact.
Becoming an RN provides access to a multitude of healthcare settings and specialties. The transition builds on the foundation established by the CNA program, creating diverse career opportunities and enhancing your potential for making a difference.
Progressing to an APRN role allows for specialization in various areas of patient care, such as midwifery or anesthesiology. This pathway amplifies your influence on patient outcomes and fosters a deeper understanding of healthcare delivery.
Using your CNA experience as a stepping stone, you can move into healthcare administration, playing a pivotal role in orchestrating healthcare services. This career transition brings diversity to your role and enables you to impact healthcare at an organizational level.
Your CNA background can also guide you into health education roles, where you can teach communities about wellness and preventive health. This vital role not only expands your career opportunities but also enables you to play a significant part in improving public health.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions?
Our QMA program provides an in-depth training experience designed for Certified Nursing Assistants looking to expand their skills. The course includes 60 hours of classroom instruction held weekly and 40 clinical hours conducted in an approved facility under the supervision of a current QMA or RN. This blend of classroom learning and real-world clinical practice prepares students to safely administer medication and support patient care as a Qualified Medication Aide.
The program can be completed in approximately 10 to 12 weeks, depending on the schedule. Classroom instruction meets once weekly, and clinical hours are arranged to accommodate both student and facility availability.
Your tuition fee provides classroom and clinical instruction, course materials (textbooks and a scrub top), and one attempt at the Indiana CNA certification exam. If needed, students can also take advantage of free hands-on CPR training.
Yes, we have a partnership with WorkOne for placements and grants. Additionally, students receiving State Aid may also be eligible for grants. We strive to ensure that financial constraints don't hinder passionate individuals from joining our program.
Graduates of the QMA program are qualified to work in nursing homes, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare settings, where they can assist with medication administration and patient monitoring. This certification can significantly increase job opportunities and earning potential.
CTHA stands out because of our experienced professional nurse educators who prioritize students' education needs. We offer a high-quality level of educational services, interactive labs, real-life clinical experiences, and a strong commitment to your success. Furthermore, our program not only prepares you for your role as a QMA but also sets you on a path for future advancements in the healthcare sector.