Certified Medication Aide Training Program for CMAs
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MEDICATION AIDE TRAINING PROGRAM
This course prepares you to take the Ohio State Test for Certified Medication Aides (CMA). Our program prepares you to perform the assigned functions of medication administration in long-term care facilities and assisted living facilities.
What is A Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
A certified medication aide in the state of Ohio can assist nurses in long term care or assisted living facilities medication administration. The CMA is permitted to administer oral medications and medication via the following routes: Ear, Eye, Nasal, Inhaled, Rectal, Vaginal, Topical and Insulin via a pre-filled pen. CMAs can administer PRN (as needed) medication. The CMA does not replace a Nurse, rather CMAs assist the Nurse, allowing more time for the Nurse to complete other nursing tasks.
What Do We Offer?
ETI Technical College of Niles is one of the only CMA Programs in the tri-county area. As an Ohio Board of Nursing Approved Program, our students are eligible to sit for the Ohio Medication Aide Certification.
Registration
You must be a high school graduate and at least 18 years of age. and have a clean BCI/FBI background check and a two-step TB test completed before being enrolled in the classes. Call for an appointment.
CMA Class Schedule
| Class Dates | Class # | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| December 08–17, 2025 | #115 | December 03, 2025 |
| January 26–February 04, 2026 | #116 | January 21, 2026 |
| March 09–18, 2026 | #117 | March 4, 2026 |
| April 08–17, 2026 | #118 | April 1, 2026 |
| May 18–28, 2026 | #119 | May 13, 2026 |
| June 22–July 01, 2026 | #120 | June 17, 2026 |
| July 27–August 05, 2026 | #121 | July 22, 2026 |
Course approved by the State Board of Career Colleges and Schools OH Reg. # 93-11-1383T
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Scheduled Class Times
Tuition is $1,000
This includes a $50 nonrefundable registration fee.
The course fees do NOT include the following:
- Ohio Board of Nursing Certifications Fee
- BCI/FBI Background Testing
- TB Testing
- Uniforms
Payment is due at the time of registration. Payments accepted are cash, check, money order, and Visa or MasterCard. Any returned checks will be charged a $35.00 NSF fee.
Financial aid is not available for Adult Education classes, however, financial assistance may be available through your health care employer.
ETI Technical College of Niles provides a payment plan option. $500.00 is due at the time of registration with the remaining $500.00 due the week before the start of classes.
All enrollees must pass an entrance assessment per the Ohio Board of Nursing Rules. Certification examination is included in tuition and will take place at the ETI Campus.
You must also provide a current BCI/FBI Background Check, 2 step TB Skin test, a copy of your Ohio ID or Driver’s license, and high school transcripts or GED before the start of classes.
PROGRAM DETAILS
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ETI Technical College of Niles
2076 Youngstown-Warren Rd.
Niles, OH 44446
Phone: (330) 652-9919
Fax: (330) 652-4399
Email: info@eticollege.edu
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