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 Course. 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.
  • You must not have a federal marker or be listed on the employee disqualification list (EDL); and
  • You must have a letter of recommendation by a current or previous long term care employer

How long is the CMT Program?

The CMT program consists of a minimum of 60 classroom hours, 8 hours of job shadowing, and 8 clinical hours to be completed with an instructor. The way we structure the class will determine how many weeks the course takes to complete. Most classes are scheduled to meet 2 times per week and last 12 weeks.

I will need help with tuition? Is financial assistance available?

Yes. Programs are available to assist with tuition. Please call Terri Warmack, RN, Health Careers Outreach Coordinator at 636-584-6531 for information on eligibility.

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