QMA Training

A Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) is a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who has completed a 100 hour state approved training program, annual in-service training, and demonstrated competency while dispensing and passing medications and or applying/administering treatments under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse. You must be a CNA in the state of Indiana, be employed at a Nursing Facility, and provide verification of 1000 hours worked as a CNA in the past 24 months. 

If you’d like to join our upcoming QMA trainings, please see our current course listings.

Registration and Admissions

  • QMA Class Program Requirements

    ​ -1000 hours of documented current CNA work experience in the past 24 months verified through your previous employers if needed

    -Active CNA certification in the state of Indiana

    -Minimum age: 18 years old

    -An official copy of GED/High School Diploma (must be stamped, signed, or marked official)

    -Currently employed at a healthcare facility

    -Read and write the English language

    -Proficient in basic math calculations

    -Copy of most recent TB within 1 year

    -Work Release form or copy of Physical within 1 year

    -Must be able to pass a background check with no felonies within the last five years

    -Employment at your clinical site and approval to complete Practicum Hours - This is MANDATORY and will prevent successful completion of the program

    -ALL required paperwork will need to be turned in by the first day of class

    -Access to a laptop or desktop is required. Printer access is NOT required.

    -No clinicals on midnights.

  • Tuition and Reimbursement

    -​ All-inclusive tuition includes:

    All-Inclusive tuition

    Updated nursing drug book

    -Tuition is $1,000. A $500 deposit (plus a 3% credit card fee) is required to reserve your seat in the class.

    Payment Options

    -Cash or Money Order payable to Lightstone Education Center

    -Credit Card – Add a 3% convenience fee

    -Tuition Payment Plan Available

    Refund Policy:

    -The registration fee of $500 is non-refundable once the chosen class has started.

    - A $50 administration fee will be charged for all program refunds before the class date and no orientation is attended.

    - A $100 administrative fee will be charged if the student attends orientation, then requests a refund.

    * All requests must be made in writing (e.g. via email). The student has 60 days from the class start date to request a refund.

  • Orientation

    NOTICE: Orientation must be completed before you can attend class!

    Once you register and pay the registration fee or a payment arrangement has been verified by your healthcare facility employer, you will receive an email to complete your registration.

    Orientation will be completed online.

    Please submit your valid driver’s license/state ID and social security card, and all other required forms during orientation.

    You will receive your books and study materials, fill out paperwork, and take a basic reading comprehension and math exam upon completing orientation. Then you will receive all of your study materials.

  • Personal Information Updates

    In order to alleviate concerns regarding annual inservice requests or other important information from the ISDH, it is vital that you keep your name and contact information current on the Nurse Aide Registry.

    -Changes in home address, email and/or phone number need to be updated on the Nurse Aide Registry. Updates are done on the MyLicense website that is available 24/7.

    -Name changes require the submission of a written request that include the following:

    -Official name change document such as a court order, marriage certificate, or divorce decree. Social security cards are not acceptable;

    -Nurse aide, home health aide, and/or qualified medication aide certification number; and

    -Current telephone number, email address, and home address

    Send information:

    Fax: (317) 233-7750;

    Email: aides@isdh.in.gov; or

    Postal: Indiana State Department of Health

    2 N. Meridian St., 4B

    Indianapolis, IN 46204

How to Apply

Students can apply for QMA classes using the online application. All enrollees must provide two proofs of citizenship (Birth Certificate, Driver's License, Social Security Card, etc.).

Tuition Assistance available for eligible students through WorkOne. CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment with WorkOne to discuss eligibility.

REQUIRED FORMS​

Please click on the forms below to download, complete and return them when you receive access to the online classroom portal:

Any questions, please email office.lafayette@lightstoneeducation.com or call 765-237-9077

QMA 40 hour Practicum Agreement Between Facility and Lightstone

Download QMA TB Physical Release

Download QMA Practicum Agreement

Download QMA Work Release

CNA 1000 Hours Verification

QMA Payment Agreement