How Do I Become a QMA

QMA Application

An individual must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have proof of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be in good standing as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) on the Indiana Aide Registry
• Worked a minimum of 1,000 hours as a CNA within the last 24 months
• Complete the 100 hour QMA Training Program
• Pass a QMA written competency evaluation

Student nurse must:

• Be currently enrolled in a nursing program
• Have completed pharmacology or equivalent course
• Must complete the 40 hours of supervised medication practicum
  (Note: student nurse are exempt from the 60 hours of classroom)
• Pass the QMA written competence evaluation
• Contact Ivy Tech Community College at 317-917-5948 or go to www.ivytech.edu/qma  to obtain an application

Out-of-state QMAs or equivalent must:

• Provide proof of current and good standing in other state
• Must be a CNA on the Indiana Aide Registry
• Pass the written competence test
• Contact Ivy Tech Community College at 317-917-5948 or go to www.ivytech.edu/qma  to obtain an application

Psychiatric Attendant -- Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) must:

• Be current and in good standing on the QMA registry
• Provide documentation of QMA work within the previous six (6) months
• Successfully complete the Nurse Aide Training Competency Evaluation written examination