Medicaid Nurse Aide - Kentucky Medication Aide
The Medicaid Nurse Aide and Kentucky Medication Aide programs require a criminal background check with the approved vendor, Kentucky Adult Caregiver Misconduct Registry check, proof of vaccinations/titers (Hep B, Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Seasonal Flu), and annual tuberculosis screening. COVID-19 vaccination is not required but recommended for all healthcare students. More information will be discussed with the Program Coordinator at the required time for completion.
Medicaid Nurse Aide - Certificate
(3 total credit hours)
| Course | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAA 100 Nursing Assistant Skills I | 3 | All |
Kentucky Medication Aide - Certificate
(8 total credit hours)
Six (6) months of work experience must be completed in the past 2 years as State Registered Medicaid Nurse Aide and Consent of Instructor after any developmental needs are met.
| Course | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAA 100 Nursing Assistant Skills I | 3 | All |
| Course | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMA 100 Kentucky Medication Aide (Pre-req: NAA 100 and must be listed on the Kentucky Board of Nursing as a State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) with 6 months work experience in a long-term care facility.) | 5 | Varies |
Kentucky Certified Medication Aide II - Certificate
| Course | Credits | Grade | Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMA 200 Kentucky Certified Medication Aide II (Pre-req: MNA 100 or NAA 100 KMA 100. Student must be listed on the Kentucky Board of Nursing registry as a CMA I / KMA.) | 2 | Varies |
Notes:
- At least 25 percent of the approved curriculum for any certificate, diploma or degree must be completed at the student’s home college.
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KCTCS Catalog - Medicaid Nurse Aide - Certificate
KCTCS Catalog - Kentucky Medication Aide - Certificate
