Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare professionals trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, perform high-quality CPR on adults, children, and infants, deliver appropriate ventilations, and provide early use of an AED (DHS childcare providers, see HLTH-3481). Book included.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, CPR Lab (1303)
Friday, May 22, 2026, CPR Lab (1303)
Saturday, June 27, 2026, CPR Lab (1303)

This is advanced training for those already certified as a CMA and who need to provide medications via feeding tubes and inhalers for residents/clients. These types of Certified Medication Aides can work in nursing facilities, continuum of care facilities, specialized facilities, residential care homes, adult day care facilities, and assisted living centers. This course blends theory and practical skills in the classroom. Once you pass this course, you are eligible to submit the necessary paperwork and fee to the NAR for placement on the NAR as a CMA-RG.
Friday, May 15, 2026, ACD Lab (1305)

This is advanced training for those already certified as a CMA and who need to provide glucose monitoring for residents/clients. These types of Certified Medication Aides can work in nursing facilities, continuum of care facilities, specialized facilities, residential care homes, adult day care facilities, and assisted living centers. This course blends theory and practical skills in the classroom. Once you pass this course, you are eligible to submit the necessary paperwork and fee to the NAR for placement on the NAR as a CMA-GM.
Friday, May 15, 2026, ACD Lab (1305)

Build upon your current CNA skills and learn to administer medications in the long-term care setting safely. This class concludes with 16 clinical hours.
May 26, 2026 to June 23, 2026, ACD Lab (1305)