QMA Online Course
Dear Students,
Welcome to the Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) course! This program is designed for motivated, self-directed learners who are committed to achieving success in their studies. Your drive, dedication, and ability to independently manage your time will be key factors in your success in this course.
Please note the following important requirements and resources:
1. **In-Person Sessions:** Attendance is mandatory for two in-person days throughout the course. These sessions are crucial for ensuring you have a solid foundation and can progress effectively.
2. **Optional Weekly Zoom Meetings:** We will hold weekly Zoom meetings every Friday 3:00 PM. While attendance is not required, these sessions provide an excellent opportunity to review the week’s material, ask questions, and receive additional support. We highly encourage you to attend if you need clarification or assistance.
Thank you for your commitment to this course. We are excited to support you in reaching your academic goals.

Your instructor
As a seasoned educator with a wealthoren of experience in the health care sector, my background has uniquely equipped me to guide and train aspiring Qualified Medication Aides (QMAs). My journey has been shaped by years of hands-on experience and a commitment to excellence that has been honed through rigorous practice and continuous learning. This foundation has not only allowed me to master the intricate skills required to excel in the QMA role but has also given me the pedagogical expertise to deliver complex concepts with clarity and precision.
Leading the QMA Hybrid Class, I've found a special connection in blending traditional and modern teaching methodologies to create a rich, engaging learning environment. My passion for equipping future health care professionals with the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed is the driving force behind my teaching philosophy. I firmly believe in fostering a nurturing and collaborative classroom experience that echoes the compassionate care our students will provide in their future careers. My dedication to mentoring and empowering students stems from a deep-seated belief in the transformative power of education in the health care discipline.
Curriculum
- Lesson 1: Role and Responsibilities of the Qualified Medication Aide (14:42)
- Lesson 2: Legal and Ethical Issues (32:43)
- Lesson 3: Resident Rights/Prohibition of Abuse, Neglect, and Misappropriation of Resident Property (37:59)
- Lesson 4: Communication and Interpersonal Skills (26:36)
- Lesson 6: Infection Control and Hand Hygiene (92:30)
- Lesson 7: Safety and Emergency Procedures/Intervention for Airway Obstruction (63:46)
- Section summary
- Review Lesson 1-7
- Test #1 Chapter 1-7
- Lesson 8: The Dying Process (32:08)
- Lesson 9: Introduction to Pharmacology/Medication Classification (61:53)
- Lesson 10: Factors that Influence Medication Effectiveness (Care of the Long-Term Resident/ Monitoring for Effects of Medication Usage) (23:52)
- Lesson 11: Medication Supply and Storage (38:52)
- Review Lesson 8-11
- Lesson 30: Principles of Administering Medications (33:54)
- Lesson 31: Documentation (43:53)
- Lesson 32: Positioning Resident for Medication/Treatment Administration (14:03)
- Lesson 33: Temperatures Obtained by Oral, Axillary, Aural, Temporal, or Rectal Route (30:26)
- Lesson 34: Obtaining the Pulse and Respiratory Rate (30:26)
- Lesson 35: Obtaining the Blood Pressure (30:26)
- Review Lesson 30-35
- Test #10 Lesson 29-31
- Lesson 36: Preparing Oral Tablets or Capsules (23:03)
- Lesson 37: Preparing Liquid Medications (23:03)
- Lesson 38: Preparing Powdered Medications (23:03)
- Lesson 39: Crushing Tablets (23:03)
- Lesson 40: Altering Capsules (23:03)
- Lesson 41: Preparing Controlled Substances for Administration (38:52)
- Lesson 42: Counting Controlled Substances and Responding to Errors in a Controlled Substance Count (38:52)
- Lesson 43: Applying Lotion, Liniment, Ointment or Cream (80:09)
- Lesson 44: Applying a Transdermal Patch (66:17)
- Lesson 45: Instilling Eyedrops and Instilling Ophthalmic Ointment (80:09)
- Lesson 46: Instilling Eardrops (80:09)
- Lesson 47: Instilling Nasal Drops (Dropper) and Instilling Nasal Medication Utilizing an Atomizer (71:30)
- Lesson 48: Inserting a Vaginal Suppository and Administering a Vaginal Cream (28:52)
- Lesson 49: Inserting a Rectal Suppository (87:23)
- Lesson 50: Observing and Reporting to the Licensed Nurse (43:53)
- Test #11 Lesson 32-35
- Lesson 51: Administering Medications via the Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube) or Jejunal Tube (J-Tube) (92:30)
- Lesson 52: Applying a Dressing to a Healed Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube) or Jejunal Tube (J-Tube) Site (87:23)
- Lesson 53: Administration of Medication via Metered Dose Inhaler (80:09)
- Lesson 54: Applying a Dressing to a Minor Skin Tear (71:30)
- Lesson 55: Treatment for Minor Skin Conditions (Dermatitis, Scabies, Pediculosis, Fungal Infection, Psoriasis, Eczema, First Degree Burn, Stage I Pressure Ulcer (80:09)
- Lesson 56: Emptying and Changing a Colostomy Bag (80:09)
- Lesson 57: Apply a Cold, Dry Compress (87:23)
- Lesson 58: Diabetic Testing (Finger Stick) (87:23)
- Lesson 59: Collecting Fecal or Urine Specimens/Hemoccult Testing (32:37)
- Lesson 60: Pulse Oximetry and Oxygen Saturation/Application of Oxygen per Nasal Cannula/Non-Sealing Mask (55:47)
- Lesson 61: Instilling a Commercially Prepared Disposable Enema (124:36)