Certified Medication Technician (CMT)
Certified Medication Technicians are qualified to administer selected categories of medications to residents of long-term care facilities under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
This class meets the minimum classroom requirements of 60 hours of classroom/laboratory instruction and the minimum requirements of 8 hours of clinical practice under the supervision of the instructor. In addition to these requirements, the student is required to complete 8 hours of job shadowing with an assigned CMT, LPN, or RN. Students will not pass medications during job-shadowing but must complete this requirement prior to administering medications with the instructor.
CMT Program Schedule:
- Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 to Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026
- Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Classes will be online with exams in-person.
Exam location:
East Central College
1964 Prairie Dell Road
Hansen Hall Suite 270
Union, Missouri 63084
Frequently Asked Questions
I want to take the CMT program. What are the qualifications?
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
I passed my CMT exam, may I pass medications in a facility?
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.
How long is the course?
The CMT class is 12 weeks.
Contact
For more information or to register, call or email
Terri Warmack, Health Careers Outreach Coordinator
Phone: 636-584-6531
Email: terri.warmack@eastcentral.edu
