Admission Requirements

1. Fill out an Application either online or in person.
2. Complete the Enrollment Agreement in person or electronically.
3. Minimum age: 18 Years.
4. High School Diploma, GED, or another Equivalency, or higher.
5. Current CNA Oklahoma Certification with no abuse notations.
6. Current CMA Certification in Oklahoma or enrolled and attending a CMA program.
7. Experience working as a Certified Nurse Aide for six (6) months.
8. Physical and mental capability to safely perform duties.
9. Current photo ID issued by the government e.g. State Identification card or Driver’s License, Passport Card, Passport, Military ID, Greencard, Work Authorization Card).
10. Social Security Card or replacement letter from the Social Security Administration’s office.

Financial Assistance Available at MedNoc Training College

MedNoc Training College is committed to making the Advanced Certified Medication Aide (ACMA) Program in Nasogastric, Gastrostomy, and Respiratory training and education affordable and accessible. Students who qualify may receive the following financial assistance:

 Zero-interest payment plan (no additional cost)

 MedNoc Scholarships

 MedNoc Tuition Discounts

 Returning Student Tuition Discounts

 MedNoc Tuition Waiver

 Complete Your Training Program Now – Pay Later financial assistance

 Oklahoma Workforce funding (Workforce partnership)

 Indian Tribes / Native American sponsorships

 Urban United Indian Council assistance

Healthcare employer-sponsored Advanced Certified Medication Aide Nasogastric, Gastrostomy, and Respiratory (ACMA) training

  Advanced Certified Medication Aide (ACMA) Program in Nasogastric, Gastrostomy, and Respiratory sponsorships from healthcare companies and facilities

Why Choose MedNoc Training College

• State-approved and Licensed Advanced Certified Medication Aide Nasogastric, Gastrostomy, and Respiratory (ACMA) Program in Oklahoma.
• Affordable tuition and financial assistance options.
• Receive an ACMA Nasogastric, Gastrostomy, and Respiratory Certificate of Completion.
• Prepare for professional certification.
• Train at MedNoc and get tested at MedNoc to become an ACMA Nasogastric, Gastrostomy, and Respiratory after testing through Examcep - Testing & Assessment 
• Receive a Certificate of Completion.
• Experienced instructors and hands-on training.
• Flexible class Schedules: ACMA Nasogastric, Gastrostomy, and Respiratory Online Hybrid Flex (Self-paced) classes, ACMA Nasogastric, Gastrostomy, and Respiratory Weekday Classes, ACMA Nasogastric, Gastrostomy, and Respiratory Weekend Classes, and ACMA Nasogastric, Gastrostomy, and Respiratory Evening classes to accommodate our students' needs to balance life, family, and training.
• Become certified by the Oklahoma Nurse Aide Registry if you complete your training and pass your ACMA Nasogastric, Gastrostomy, and Respiratory state examination
• Fast ACMA certification programs designed for working adults
• Modern ACMA skills laboratory.
• Clinical externship placements in major nursing homes and health facilities around Oklahoma City.
• High national exam pass rate and job placement support.

What You Will Learn in the ACMA Naso, Gastro & Respiratory Program

Our ACMA program is aligns with requirements set by the Oklahoma State Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry. This Advanced Medication Aide training focuses on enteral and respiratory medication administration, including medication administration via nasogastric tube, medication administration via gastrostomy tube, and respiratory medication administration using metered dose inhalers and nebulizers.

Students receive advanced medication administration training in enteral nutrition administration, tube feeding medication administration, medication flushing techniques for NG tubes, safe medication administration through feeding tubes, and medication compatibility with enteral feeding protocols. The program also covers metered dose inhaler administration training, nebulizer medication administration training, aerosol medication delivery, and respiratory medication safety training.

ACMA Insulin & Diabetes Learning Objectives and Curriculum Content

This ACMA training program includes instruction in the gastrointestinal system, respiratory system, and alternative medication delivery methods. Students learn equipment and supplies for nasogastric and gastrostomy tubes, procedures for medication and nutrition administration via feeding tubes, and identification and response to complications related to enteral medication administration.

The respiratory component focuses on oral inhaler medication training, metered dose inhaler technique, MDI with spacer administration, nebulizer setup and medication delivery, and identification of respiratory medication complications.

Students must complete return demonstrations with 100 percent proficiency and achieve a minimum score of 90 percent on didactic testing.

The advanced training program for administration of medications and nutrition via nasogastric and gastrostomy tubes, and for administration of oral metered dose inhalers and nebulizers, shall include:

1. A combined minimum of eight (8) hours of classroom and supervised practical training.
2. Training in at least the following subject areas:
   • Gastrointestinal system and alternative methods for providing medications and nourishment.
   • Nasogastric and gastrostomy Equipment and supplies.
   • Procedures and techniques for insertion of the nasogastric tube by a licensed nurse and assessment of the patient by a registered nurse after placement of nasogastric or gastrostomy tube and before administration of medication or feedings.
   • Procedures and techniques for checking stomach contents through a gastrostomy tube prior to the administration of medication and/or feedings per licensed nurse delegation when assessment of gastrostomy tube placement and assessment of resident status by a licensed nurse is not indicated based on the resident’s current assessment and care plan and/or status and condition.
   • Methods and techniques for the administration of medications and nutrition via nasogastric and gastrostomy tubes.
   • Identification of and responses to potential problems associated with the administration of medications and nutrition via nasogastric and gastrostomy tubes.
   • Respiratory system and methods for delivery of medications.
   • Equipment and supplies for the administration of medication via metered dose inhalers and nebulizers.
   • Methods and techniques for administering medications via metered dose inhalers and nebulizers.
   • Identification of and responses to potential problems associated with the administration of medications via metered dose inhalers and nebulizers.
3. Return demonstrations of skill with a proficiency of 100% and didactic testing measuring curriculum knowledge at 90% or greater.

Eligibility for the Oklahoma Nurse Aide Registry ACMA Naso, Gastro & Respiratory Certification.

To be eligible for the ACMA Naso, Gastro & Respiratory certification, you must meet the following:

• Completed at least 16 clock hours of The Advanced Certified Medication Aide Administration of Medications and Nutrition via Nasogastric and Gastrostomy Tubes, and Administration of Oral Metered Dose Inhalers and Nebulizers from a Training Program approved by the Oklahoma State Department of Health-Nurse Aide Registry.
• Must be certified by the Oklahoma Nurse Aide Registry as a Certified Medication Aide.
• Must be certified by the Oklahoma Nurse Aide Registry as a Long-Term Care Nurse Aide.
• Submit the Certificate of Completion and a Training Verification Form OSDH Form 506 to the Oklahoma State Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry with a ten ($10.00) nonrefundable fee. Once the Oklahoma Nurse Aide Registry has verified and processed the Student, he/she shall be certified by the State of Oklahoma as an Advanced Certified Medication Aide administration of Medications and Nutrition via Nasogastric and Gastrostomy Tubes and Administration of Oral Metered Dose Inhalers and Nebulizers. 

ACMA- Insulin & Diabetes Tuition and Fees

The Traditional ACMA program tuition is $190.00. The Online Hybrid Flex ACMA program tuition is $160.00. Additional costs may include uniforms and the required textbook, which costs $30.00.

Affordable ACMA program options, low-cost ACMA training, and workforce-funded ACMA program opportunities may be available for eligible students here at MedNoc Training College.

Enroll in the ACMA Naso, Gastro & Respiratory Program

Students searching for Advanced Medication Aide certification near me, ACMA classes near me, or fast ACMA certification in Oklahoma can enroll in this state-approved program through MedNoc Training College.

Enrollment includes completing an application, signing an enrollment agreement, meeting admission requirements, and selecting a schedule that fits professional goals.

ACMA Naso, Gastro & Respiratory Competency Exam

There is no separate state competency exam for the ACMA Naso, Gastro & Respiratory. However, the Student must return demonstrations of skill with a proficiency of 100% and didactic testing measuring curriculum knowledge at 90% or greater during training to be cleared by the school.

Oklahoma Nurse Aide Registry Requirements for CMA and ACMA Certification Renewal Process

Oklahoma Nurse Aide Registry Requirements For ACMA Diabetes and Insulin

The Certified Medication Aide must complete the following Oklahoma Nurse Aide Registry Requirements.

1. The CMA/ACMA Attestation Form must be signed and dated by the Student.
2. An Affidavit of Lawful Presence is required to be filed for all students.
3. Skills Performance Checklist showing that the Student returned demonstrations of skill with a proficiency of 100%.
4. Didactic testing measuring curriculum knowledge at 90% or greater.
5. Record of attendance.
6. Student's Grades records.
7. Training Completion Affirmation Form evidencing completion of 16 clock hours of CMA Training.
8. The Training Verification Form will be issued to the Student after successfully completing the ACMA Diabetes and Administration of Diabetic Medications Training Program.

Oklahoma Nurse Aide Registry Information For Student

The Oklahoma Nurse Aide Registry requires students to be informed of the following:

1. The Program shall designate a Registered Nurse as the training program supervisor if a licensed practical nurse serves as an instructor.
   • The Program Director shall be a Registered Nurse with at least one year in Long-Term Care and at least two years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
   • The training program instructor shall be qualified as a physician, licensed nurse, pharmacist, respiratory therapist, speech therapist, or certified diabetes educator who may teach within her or his area of expertise or scope of practice. Each Instructor shall have one year of experience in their area of expertise.
   • Other personnel from the health professions may supplement the Instructor as required by the curriculum and approved by the Department.
2. The School shall notify the Student that if a criminal arrest check reveals a cause that bars employment in a healthcare entity, the trainee shall be withdrawn from the training program.
3. Change of Law – Starting November 1, 2015. Notice of address or telephone number change shall be made within ten (10) days of the effective change. Notice shall not be accepted over the phone.
4. The curriculum for this Course, the skills checklist form, and the schedule shall be provided to each Student.

CMA & ACMA Certification Renewal Process In Oklahoma

To renew the CMA and or ACMA certification, you must submit:

• Fill out and submit the Renewal Application ODH Form 717 to the Oklahoma Nurse Aide Registry.
• Attach proof of documentation of continuing education equivalent to eight (8) hours for every twelve months of certification, excluding the first year of certification.
• Attach a ten ($10.00) recertification (check or money order if mailing) Cash/check/money order if the application is hand-delivered to the Oklahoma Nurse Aide Registry.
• NOTE: Advanced CMA Certifications will be renewed simultaneously with your CMA renewal without additional fee or application.
• NOTE: You can either mail your Renewal Application ODH Form 717, together with the proof of documentation of continuing education equivalent to eight (8) hours and a ten ($10) renewal fee in the form of a money order/check, or you can walk to the Oklahoma Nurse Aide Registry and submit your
  application with renewal payment.

NAR Requirements for CMA/ACMA Certification And Recertification

CMA certification must be renewed annually by attending and completing 8 hours of continuing education (CEU),excluding the first year of the Student becoming certified in Oklahoma as a CMA. To renew the CMA certification, you must meet the requirements for Section 310:677-13-8. Certification And Recertification:

1. Effective August 1, 2006, the following, to be evidenced by the aide’s attestation, are prerequisites for
   certification as a medication aide:
   • • Minimum age: 18.
     • Minimum education: High School or General Equivalency Diploma.
     • Current Oklahoma Nurse Aide certification with no abuse notations.
     • Experience working as a certified nurse aide for six months.
     • Physical and mental capability to safely perform duties.
2. Application criteria and processing requirements for recertification are as follows:
   1. The Certified Medication Aide shall submit a Recertification Application (ODH Form 717) that requires information to demonstrate compliance with 310:677-13-1(d). as indicated below:
      • Documentation of completion of at least eight (8) hours of continuing education every twelve (12) months, excluding the first year after certification as a Medication Aide
      • Classroom and supervised practical training hours completed by a CMA in a Department approved Advanced Certified Medication Aide Training Program may count towards the eight required hours of continuing education.
      • Current certification as a Long Term Care Aide, Home Health Aide, or ICF/IID care aide. CMAs may also be certified in the other two (2) categories in addition to the required certification as a Long-Term Care Aide, Home Health Aide, and ICF/IID Care Aide.
      • Current listing in the Oklahoma Nurse Aide Registry.
   2. The Recertification Application (ODH Form 717) shall be accompanied by a ten-dollar ($10.00) fee.
   3. Each recertification shall be effective for twelve months from the expiration date of the Medication Aide’s previous certification.
   4. The Medication Aide shall be required to retest if certification has expired by more than one year. The individual may obtain approval to take a retest by filing a Certified Medication Aide Retest Application (ODH Form 842) with a fifteen-dollar ($15.00) nonrefundable fee. The aide shall retrain and test if the aide fails the retest or if the certification has expired by more than three years.
   5. The Recertification Application (ODH Form 717) for a medication aide shall include documentation of continuing education equivalent to eight hours for every twelve months of certification, excluding the first year of certification.