AVHO 104 - Certified Medication Aide
| JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
| HEALTH CARE PROF & WELLNESS DIVISION |
| HEALTH OCCUPATIONS |
| COURSE OUTLINE |
| Title: Certified Medication Aide (CMA) | Effective Term: Spring 2009 | |
| Number: AVHO 104 | Credit Hours: 4 | Contact Hours: 80 |
| Course Type: Career | Lecture Hours: 47 | Lab Hours: 8 |
| Clinical: 25 | ||
Description:
This course includes the development of knowledge related to many commonly
prescribed medications. Students will learn the classification, side
effects and techniques of administration, including preparation and
accurate distribution of medications. Safe administration of oral
medications is discussed and demonstrated. Students will be scheduled to
take the Kansas CMA examination. In-state tuition and fees $248 total.
Out-of-state tuition and fees $860 total. 80 contact hrs. For additional
information go to the jccc.edu web page: click on classes; click on credit
class search; click the semester; course prefix is AVHO Health Occupations.
Click on CRN number for information. The credit reflected in this course
is for transcript reporting, recording and transfer only. For more
information, go to
http://www.jccc.net/home/depts/5104/site/newstudent/types/adm_avs/CMA_Information-Requirements.
Enrollment in certain courses may require a professional liability fee of
$16.00. Students will be notified via their JCCC student e-mail account
if the fee is due and instructions on how to pay the fee.
Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense
considerations that students should expect in addition to the course
tuition, fees, and textbooks. $20 to $110.
Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.
| Prerequisites: | Appropriate Compass reading test score, and proof of Kansas CNA certification or having completed the state CNA examination and awaiting results. If CNA examination results are not satisfactory, the student must withdraw from the CMA course. Documentation of current TB skin test - negative results within the last year. Current CPR for Health Care Providers and Social Security card. |
Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net
Course Fees: NONE
Course Objectives:
OUTLINE UNDER CONSTRUCTION. For details contact Lois Churchill at 913.469.8500 ext 2383
Content Outline & Competencies:
NONE
Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:
Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:
Caveats: NONE
Disabilities:
If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.
JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.
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