ALM-504 - Certified Medication Technician

Course Description

Certified Medication Technician (CMT) | Learn safe medication administration, medication routes, observing, reporting, recording and documentation. $378 includes $26 fee. Note: This course is for students who want to administer medications in the assisted living setting under the supervision of the registered nurse. Students must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, be employed and on the payroll at a Maryland assisted living facility, must pass math and reading comprehension pretest with 70% or higher; must pass feedback exercises with 70% or higher, and safely administer medications with 100% proficiency in classroom clinical simulation and clinical setting. Upon successful course completion, students must register with the Maryland Board of Nursing. Students must attend and complete 100% of the course to pass. Approval from program coordinator required prior to registration. Students must call 410-777-2560 for appointment.

Learner Outcomes

Describe and discuss the medication administration process; Demonstrate correct storage and documentation procedures; Explain the most common disease processes present in assisted living facilities; Identify common high risk drugs utilized with the resident population; Demonstrate a simulated medication pass at an assisted living facility.