Qualified Medication Aide / Insulin Administration Training

Proper medication administration—taking the right medication at the right time—is essential for effective patient recovery. That’s why it’s critical to have caregivers who are skilled and knowledgeable in medication management. At DaySpring Career Institute, we provide hands-on training for students pursuing certification as Medication Aides, ensuring they are fully prepared to deliver safe and effective care.

A Qualified Medication Aide must meet the following requirements from the Indiana State Department of Health:

• Completed a state-approved CNA training program. Must have completed 1,000 work hours as a CNA before applying to the QMA training program.
• Passed a QMA competency evaluation program consisting of a written test, and
• A Recommendation letter from your Administrator / DON.
• Be listed in good standing as a CNA on the Indiana State Nurse Aide Registry.

The students who undergo our Qualified Medication Aide program will learn skills, such as:

• Administering prescribed medications
• Recording and updating patient charts
• Hygiene and grooming assistance
• Monitoring vital signs
• And much more

INSULIN ADMINISTRATION TRAINING
The Subtype Certification has been approved by the Indiana State Department of Health for QMAs to administer insulin. The training will follow the ISDH-approved curriculum.

The students who undergo our Qualified Medication Aide Insulin Administration program will learn skills, such as:

• Administer Insulin
• Withdraw insulin from a vial and administer insulin by subcutaneous(subq or SQ) injections
• Prepare an insulin pen & administer insulin by subcutaneous(subq or SQ) injections
• Administer sliding scale insulin subcutaneous( subq or SQ) injections per guidelines and the specific physician’s order
• Perform finger stick blood glucose testing per facility policy and procedure

Report and document insulin administration, observation, and concerns

A Qualified Medication Aide Interested in having the Insulin Administration Subtype Certification must meet the following requirements from the Indiana State Department of Health
MUST BE A QMA,
Complete 8 hours of classroom
complete 2hours of practical training 1:1 with a licensed Registered Nurse
Pass a written examination administered by IVY TECH.
Pass a Practical Examination administered by the program Director with 100% competency

Please don’t hesitate to contact us today for additional information.