Certified Medication Technician (CMT)
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Keywords
MoHealthWINs, East Central College, Certified Medication Technician Assistant, CMT, Workforce Training, Healthcare, Patient Care Skills
Project
MoHealthWINs
Authors
East Central College
Date Submitted
2011
Material Type
Workshop and Training Material
Secondary Material Type
Institution
East Central College
Industry Partner
20 regional care centers
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 1
Additional Public Access
Abstract
The purpose of this course is to prepare you to become a Certified Medication Technician qualified to administer selected categories of medications to residents of long-term care facilities under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel according to state-approved curriculum. This class meets the minimum classroom requirements of 60 hours of classroom/laboratory instruction and the minimum requirements of 8 hours of clinical practice under the supervision of the instructor. In addition to these requirements, the student will be required to complete 8-16 hours of job shadowing with an assigned CMT, LPN, or RN. Students will not pass medications during job-shadowing, but must complete this requirement prior to administering medications with the instructor.
Industry (NAISC)
Health Care and Social Assistance -- Hospitals (622)
Occupation (SOC)
Healthcare Support Occupations -- Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants (31-1012)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Credential
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent