I was a QMA prior to going to nursing school in Indiana. I have to say,
the content of the QMA course was twofold the LPN course I took. I learned
more in that course....we spent weeks just on medication and adverse
effects. This was in the day of Thorazine.... I have been an LPN for 23
years...things have changed dramatically for the better in this field,
however, I wouldn't be the nurse I am today without being a QMA first. Also,
everyone is different. I have aids that work for me that I would feel very
comfortable with them doing treatments and meds after completing/passing
this program. Others I would cringe.......
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From: "Linda Harris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Indiana has long done something similar - QMAs are Qualified
> Medication Aides. The training they receive is intense and we have
> never had a problem with any of our QMAs. They do have
> restrictions: no injections, feeding tube administration of meds, IVs.
> They can do oral meds, topical meds, drops, patches. It frees the
> nurse to assess residents, call physicians, etc.
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