Kayla brings more than two decades of healthcare experience across hospital, home health, and long-term care settings. She supports students with clear expectations, practical instruction, and guidance throughout the course. Read Kayla’s bio.
The Kansas Certified Medication Aide course is for Kansas CNAs and qualifying QIDPs seeking medication aide training. Learn medication administration techniques, safety procedures, drug classifications, side effects, and documentation for Kansas licensed adult care homes.
Complete 50 hours of online/book learning and 25 hours of lab/clinical training. Review eligibility, class dates, and clinical arrangements before registering.
Here’s a clear, step-by-step overview of what to expect after registering for your course with We Care Online.
Choose your Kansas CMA class dates and clinical location through Registration Options, then follow the existing registration and payment process.
Note: Review the Kansas CNA/QIDP eligibility and reading requirements before enrolling. QIDP applicants should contact We Care Online first.
You’ll receive a confirmation email with important details about your course, including next steps and any required actions before access is granted.
Our team will add you to Canvas, our online learning platform, where you’ll complete your coursework. You will be able to access your course on the course start date.
Access will only be granted after registration is processed and requirements are verified.
Your instructor reviews completed coursework and verifies that all program requirements are met.
Complete the required online/book learning and lab/clinical training for your scheduled class.
Course completion alone does not confer Kansas CMA certification. You must also pass the required state exam.
Review state-exam arrangements and next steps with your instructor.
Program steps may vary slightly by course or state based on regulatory requirements.
Build the knowledge and practical skills used to administer medications safely in Kansas licensed adult care homes. Training covers medication handling, drug effects, dosage calculations, documentation, and legal and ethical responsibilities.
This course prepares students for medication aide duties in Kansas licensed adult care homes. QIDPs without Kansas CNA certification are limited to medication administration in an ICF/IID after approved training and the state test.
Eligible students who successfully complete the course proceed to the Kansas Medication Aide Certification Exam. Follow your instructor’s directions for testing and certification.
Kansas permits either a CNA listed on the Kansas Nurse Aide Registry without pending or current certification prohibitions, or a qualified intellectual disability professional (QIDP) employed by an intermediate care facility for people with intellectual disability (ICF/IID). All applicants must meet the eighth-grade English reading and comprehension screening requirement before class begins. QIDP applicants should contact We Care Online before enrolling to confirm eligibility and course arrangements. After completing approved medication-aide training and passing the state test, QIDPs without Kansas CNA certification may administer medications only to residents in an ICF/IID.
QIDP qualifications include at least one year working directly with people with intellectual or other developmental disabilities, plus qualification as an MD/DO or registered nurse, or at least a bachelor’s degree in a professional category specified in 42 CFR 483.430. A degree alone does not establish eligibility.
Complete the Reading Requirement before class begins. Schedule your reading test or upload reading requirement documents.
Students younger than 18 may take the course but cannot sit for the state exam until on or after their 18th birthday.
75 clock hours: 50 online/book learning and 25 lab/clinical. Check the scheduled class dates and clinical location in Registration Options before enrolling.
A textbook is required and costs extra. The reading requirement fee is also separate from tuition.
View textbook and ebook options. Confirm the required edition with your instructor before purchasing.
Complete the course requirements and pass the state exam to pursue Kansas CMA certification. Training does not guarantee certification or employment.
Contact your instructor for the current state-test location and any rescheduling or retake charges.
For course scheduling or clinical arrangements, contact Melanie Fischer, RN. Facilities register through Registration Options to enroll their students. Facility invoicing is available; no separate special form is required. For billing questions, email Accounts Receivable.
Certified Medication Aides carry out medication aide duties within Kansas requirements and their authorized role.
This training is intended for medication aide duties in Kansas licensed adult care homes. QIDPs without Kansas CNA certification may administer medications only in an ICF/IID after approved training and the state test.
Pay varies by employer, location, experience, and shift. Review current Kansas job postings for the role and setting you are considering. Course completion does not guarantee a job or a particular salary.
Learn more about the Medication Aide career. For eligibility and course questions, contact your instructor before registering.
Kayla brings more than two decades of healthcare experience across hospital, home health, and long-term care settings. She supports students with clear expectations, practical instruction, and guidance throughout the course. Read Kayla’s bio.
Kristine began her healthcare career as a CNA in 1991 and holds a BSN from Texas Tech University. At We Care Online, she supports educators and facilities with state and federal compliance responsibilities.
Melanie became an RN in 2003 and joined We Care Online in 2006. She assists students and facilities with course scheduling, clinical arrangements, and course questions. Read Melanie’s bio.
Answers about Kansas CMA eligibility, clinical training, tuition, registration, and certification.
Yes. This course includes 25 hours of lab/clinical training in addition to 50 hours of online/book learning. Review the location and schedule for your selected class before registering. If you do not see a class near you, join the waiting list or contact Melanie Fischer about arrangements.
Yes. A textbook is required and is purchased separately from the $789 tuition. View textbook and ebook options and confirm the required edition with your instructor before purchasing.
Click Registration Options, choose the applicable payment route, review your class dates and location, and follow the registration process. Check your confirmation email, including spam or junk, for next steps. Contact the office at 888-932-2501 if you need help.
Tuition is $789 and includes the KDADS fee, state testing fee, and registration fee. The reading requirement fee and required textbook cost extra. Prices are subject to change; review the amount shown for your selected class before paying.
Registration Options includes student payment in full, payment plan, facility registration, and a 2027-class route. Facilities can register their students and request an invoice during registration; a separate special form is not required. Review available terms during registration. For refunds and payment-plan conditions, read the Refund, Payment Plan & Other Policies before enrolling.
Follow your confirmation email for Canvas access instructions and your scheduled course start date. Complete the reading requirement before class begins. Contact the office if your access instructions or required documents are unclear.
The course includes 75 clock hours: 50 online/book learning and 25 lab/clinical. Calendar dates and clinical sessions depend on the class you select. Review the full schedule in Registration Options and complete all work within the assigned class dates.
Course completion alone does not confer Kansas CMA certification. Eligible students must successfully complete the required training and pass the state exam. Certification and employment are not guaranteed. QIDPs without Kansas CNA certification have a restricted ICF/IID practice pathway; see Requirements.
Review the KDADS Health Occupations Credentialing information and the Requirements section on this page. Contact We Care Online before enrolling if you need confirmation of your eligibility, class approval, or clinical arrangements.
Applicants must qualify through the Kansas CNA or qualifying QIDP pathway and meet the reading requirement before class begins. QIDP applicants should contact We Care Online first. Students younger than 18 may take the course but cannot take the state exam until on or after their 18th birthday. See Requirements for the full eligibility language.