Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)*
Advance from CNA to QMA in 16 weeks.
- Available as
- Certificate
- Length
- 16 Weeks
- Format
- In Person
- Locations
- Crown Point, Fort Wayne, Lafayette
*This certificate is in partnership with Leffler Academy.
Prerequisite: Applicants must hold a current CNA license and have 1,000 hours experience.
Why Study to Be a Qualified Medication Aide?
Qualified Medication Aides (QMAs) play a critical role in patient care by ensuring that medications are safely and effectively administered. Key responsibilities include administering and documenting medication, monitoring patients’ response and communicating with healthcare providers.
$44,200
Median wage
Bureau of Labor Statistics
811,000
Positions in 2024
12%
Projected job growth by 2034 (much faster than average)
Why Study at Saint Francis?
The University of Saint Francis is known throughout the region for the excellence of its healthcare education. Graduates of our programs are sought after employees due to the quality of instruction, personal support, and professional opportunities embedded into the learning.
Here, you’ll benefit from:
- Expert faculty, who work in the field
- Personal support
- High-tech labs
- Guaranteed clinical rotations
- Franciscan values that prepare compassionate and ethical professionals
High-Quality and Efficient
Our QMA certificate program is designed to be completed in 16 weeks. Classroom instruction is combined with hands-on learning in the labs and practical experience via community clinicals.
Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to sit for the Qualified Medication Aide Competency Evaluation certification exam. Our students have a 100% pass rate.
The Next Step in Patient Care
Earning your QMA certification will allow you to advance your CNA skills and to take the next step in providing patient care. As a QMA, you’ll help improve care with accurate medication management and you’ll provide more direct support to patients by administering medication and offering comfort and support.
QMAs not only do more, but they earn more. Per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median QMA salary is approximately $5,000 higher than the median earnings of CNAs.