L1MA – Level 1 Medication Aide
TUITION: $300
In this 3-day course the student will learn the skills to safely pass medications in a "residential care" community.
In this 16-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 the student must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Provide a copy of a valid Social Security card or Work Permit at time of registration
- Student must be registered with the Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) https://health.mo.gov/safety/fcsr/
- Be available for all classes (no missed time)
- Be available for a 6:00 am medication pass
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.
Upcoming Classes
We would love to hear from you. Contact us at info@medsedu.org for details on our pay as you go payment plan or to see if you qualify for scholarship opportunities for this class.
* DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
* Students will be off for the holidays
* State exam will be scheduled at MEDS after the class ends
2026/2027 CLASS SCHEDULE
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JULY 8 to NOVEMBER 12, 2026
MON & WED
9AM-2:30PM
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AUGUST 18 TO NOVEMBER 12
TUE & THUR
9AM TO 2:30PM
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SEPTEMBER 16 TO DECEMBER 16
MON & WED
4PM TO 9:30PM
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OCTOBER 12 TO JANUARY 13
MON & WED
9AM TO 2:30PM
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NOVEMBER 12 TO FEBRUARY 16
TUE & THUR
9AM TO 2:30PM
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We would love to hear from you. Contact us at info@medsedu.org for details on our pay as you go payment plan or to see if you qualify for scholarship opportunities for this class.
- CMT Class will include class orientation, 12 days of instruction and a state exam. Length of class varies based upon holiday and vacation days off.
- There will be assigned skill labs, and clinical shifts in person at MEDS and local facilities.
- State exam to be assigned after class.
- Students will be off for the holidays
2026/2027 CLASSES
AUGUST 20- NOVEMBER 12
THURDAYS
99:00AM-4:30PM
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OCTOBER 2 - JANUARY 8
FRIDAYS
9:00AM-4:30PM
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NOVEMBER 19 - MARCH 4
THURDAYS
9:00AM-4:30PM