FREE Certified Medication Assistant Training Course

This 5-week course running from 05/21/2024 – 06/20/2024.

Next class begins Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and begins at 8am each day (running some 4 hours and some 8 hours (8 1/2) with lunch). Clinical placement will run from 6am – 3:30pm.

This 5-week Medication Assistant (MA) training program will provide the education and training to prepare students to function in the role of a Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) and to pass the state competency written and skills exams needed to apply for certification in the State of Arizona. The student will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to safety administer the medications, allowed by regulation, in a long-term care facility, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, while respecting the resident’s rights, promoting dignity, and following facility policies and procedures, and state regulations.

• 18 years of age
• Documentation of HS graduation or equivalent (If you have a foreign high school diploma, you will need to check with AZBN to see what other requirements are needed.)
• 6 months experience as a CNA, LNA or combination prior to class starting (Verified with AZBN)
• LNA prior to class start (Verified with AZBN)
• Current CPR Certification
• Background and Reference Checks
• Drug Testing (will be conducted at facility)
• Covid-19 Mandate Documentation
• Employee Health Screening (TB test and the ability to move, lift, and transfer a minimum of 50 pounds)
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English as evidenced by passing a 10th – 11th grade reading test and 8th grade math test at the facility

All class and clinical hours, as well as state testing is completed onsite at our facilities and attendance is mandatory.

Haven Health is the largest rural healthcare provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation throughout Arizona. Our mission is to be the provider of choice in the communities we serve, a gathering place for caring professionals and a safe haven for residents to thrive-one person and one family at a time.