Certified Medication Technician (CMT)

Certified Medication Technicians are trained to set up medications, administer them to the proper patient/resident and document administration in the medical record. A CMT functions under the supervision of a professional nurse within parameters of State approved credentialing. CMTs are responsible for providing direct patient care.

This program meets the classroom requirement (60 hours) of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services requirements for Certified Medication Technician.

The student will experience 8-16 hours of job shadowing with a licensed RN, LPN or CMT and 8 hours of clinical practice in an approved facility, under the direct supervision of the instructor.

Upon completion of both classroom and clinical components, the student will be eligible to take the state exam to become a Certified Medication Technician through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

Class size is limited to 10 students.

CMT Program Schedule:

  • Tuesday, December 12, 2023 – Thursday, March 28, 2024
    • Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. -2 p.m.
  • Tuesday, January 9, 2024 – Thursday, March 28, 2024
    • Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. -2 p.m.

Contact Information : Certified Medication Technician

For more information or to register, call or email
Terri Warmack, Health Careers Outreach Coordinator
Phone: 636-584-6531
Email: terri.warmack@eastcentral.edu

Frequently Asked Questions : Certified Medication Technician

Question: I want to take the CMT program. What are the qualifications?

Answer: You must be a CNA and listed as active on the Missouri Certified Nurse Assistant Registry for at least six months.

  • You must be 18 years of age.
  • You must have a high school diploma or GED.
  • A successful completion of the TABE exam with a 7.0 grade level in Math and an 8.9 grade level in Reading.
  • You must have a letter of recommendation from a current or previous long-term care employer

Question: I passed my CMT exam, may I pass medications in a facility?

Answer: You may pass medications for up to 60 days before you are listed on the registry if the facility has a copy of your score sheet showing a passing score.