CMT – Certified Medication Technician

TUITION:  FULL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE 

CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO MEET SCHOLARSHIP AND EMPLOYER REQUEST

CALL MEDS TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY.

TUITION:$1,400 - Payment plan available

CNA’s may advance your career by training to be a CMT in as little as 12 weeks. By combining 60 hours of classroom instruction with a minimum of 8 hours of clinical practice you will enhance your skills and be able to administer medications at all levels of long-term care. Students learn basic principles of medication administration through classroom discussions, demonstrations and simulations, and presentations by healthcare professionals.

In this 68-hour State of Missouri certification program you will learn: 

• State regulations and resident’s rights
• Infection control
• Medication actions and effects
• Accurate dosage and measurements
• Proper storage and accountability
• Use of a drug reference handbook
• Transcription and documentation

To be eligible student must:

• Student must be at least 18 years of age
• Student must provide a copy of a signed/valid Social Security card or Work Permit at time of registration
• Student must provide a copy of 2 negative TB PPD skin tests or 1 negative TB blood test or 1 negative chest x-ray that is less than 6 months old on the first day of class
• Background check must be free of ALL felony crimes against persons
• Student must be registered with the Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) https://health.mo.gov/safety/fcsr/.
• Be active on the MO CNA registry.
• Must provide a letter from a DON/Administrator/Director on company letterhead, recommending the student for the CMT class and providing dates of employment to verify at least 6 months of employment as a CNA in the State of Missouri.
• Must provide copy of high school diploma or GED.
• Student must have reliable transportation and dependable childcare. 
• Able to read at an 8th grade level and achieve a minimum score of 75% on the basic reading entrance test.

Additional supplies to be purchased by student:

• 2017 or newer Lippincott Nursing Drug Handbook  (Do not purchase a pocket guide handbook).
• 2 inch notebook binder
• Scrub uniform (color/style of your choice)
• Manual blood pressure cuff
• Stethoscope

MEDS is a state of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) approved training site for certification programs.

Please contact MEDS at 816-373-6337 for more information on how to reserve your seat in one of our upcoming classes.