Trained Medication Aide (TMA)
- Certificate
- Number of Hours to Complete the Course: 320
- Cost: $660
- WIOA Eligible Training
- Delivery Method: Online
Why Study Trained Medication Aide (TMA) at LSC?
This introductory course is designed to train unlicensed personnel to administer medication in a variety of health care settings. The course meets the curriculum standards established by the Minnesota Board of Nursing for the training to become a Trained Medication Aide (TMA).
Students will study the legal requirements, safety measures, terminology, body systems, and the use of references related to the administration of medication. Students will study actions, dosages, toxic symptoms and special considerations of commonly prescribed medications. Students will also study and practice the administration of oral, topical, optic, ophthalmic and rectal forms of medication in a lab setting.
Program Participation Requirements
Students must be 18 years or older to register and they must provide a copy of their current Minnesota CNA license prior to the start of class. Students must have a reliable computer, have access to a printer and scanner, and understand the concept of online courses.
Supplies and Textbooks
A med pass kit, a packet of worksheets and a Davis Drug guide is included in the course cost. All items will be mailed to you; please be sure to enter your correct mailing address for the text book and course supplies when you register.
Program Features
Online Course Expectations:
This is an online instructor led course. There will be weekly online activities and exams with mandatory due dates that will be the responsibility of the student to complete on their own. Students should allocate at least 12-15 hours per week to complete assignments. The course will be facilitated through a combination of these programs: Zoom, D2L and Vidgrid. Additionally, mandatory weekly Zoom meetings will be led by the instructor for weekly skill sign-offs and exams.
College Credit:
Our Trained Medication Aide course qualifies you to receive two (2) college credits. To be eligible you must complete the form below and email it to and pass the class.
D2L Login:
A registration confirmation email will be sent to you once you register. The confirmation email will have instructions on logging into the course. It is the student’s responsibility to login prior to the course starting to verify that you can access the system. The TMA online course is instructed through D2L.
Anticipated schedule:
There will be two mandatory weekly Zoom meetings led by the instructor for weekly skill sign-offs and exams. Course calendar will be sent prior to course start date.
