Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Certified Residential Medication Assistants (CRMAs) pass medications and care for people in residential facilities. Residents range in age from children to the elderly. This forty hour course will provide you with the knowledge to transcribe health care provider’s medical orders, perform the prescribed orders, administer medications, obtain and record vital signs, make observations of residents' conditions and report these accurately to the health care provider, order medications from the pharmacy, and maintain medication supplies in the residential care facility. This class is sanctioned and instructed under the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regulations by a certified instructor. The student will participate in classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences. Class size is limited.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
5
Hours
40
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Lake Region & Fryeburg Area Adult Ed (MSAD 61 & 72)
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
Lake Region Adult Education
Local WIB
4 - Coastal Counties Local Area 4
Name of Credential
Certified Residential Medication Assistant
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
We refer eligible participants to partner agencies who may offer financial assistance.
Refund Policy
No refund after class has started.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
In-State Tuition
$350.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$350.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$350.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$350.00
