ACMA: Nasogastric/Gastrostomy & Respiratory

Program Description:

The Advanced Certified Medication Aide Administration of Medications and Nutrition via Nasogastric and Gastrostomy Tubes and Administration of Oral Metered Dose Inhalers and Nebulizers Program is a 16-clock-hour course that focuses on training students to administer medications and feedings through Nasogastric, Orogastric and gastrostomy tubes. The ACMA course also focuses on the administration of Respiratory medications via inhalers and nebulizers under the supervision of a licensed nurse. To pass this Course, the Student shall complete 16 clock hours of training and return skill demonstrations with proficiency of 100% and didactic testing measuring curriculum knowledge at 90% or greater.

Upon successful completion and graduation from this Program, the graduate will be awarded a Certificate of Completion and a Training Verification Form OSDH Form 506. The Student shall 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.  

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.

ACMA Naso, Gastro & Respiratory Program Clock Hour Distribution.

ACMA Naso, Gastro & Respiratory Program Schedule Options

ACMA Naso, Gastro & Respiratory Learning Program Objectives:

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:

• A combined minimum of eight (8) hours of classroom and supervised practical training.
• 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 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 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.
• Return demonstrations of skill with a proficiency of 100% and didactic testing measuring curriculum knowledge at 90% or greater.

Eligibility For 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 Naso, Gastro & Respiratory Competency Exam:

The ACMA Naso, Gastro & Respiratory has no official competency examination. 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:

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

1. The 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 Naso, Gastro & Respiratory Training Program.

Oklahoma Nurse Aide Registry Information:

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.
   1. 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.
   2. 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.
   3. 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 effected 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.

Certification and Recertification: Section 310:677-13-8:

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. Once you renew the CMA, the ACMA certification also renews. 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.

1. Application Criteria and Processing Requirements For Recertification are As Follows:

• 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.
  • The Recertification Application (ODH Form 717) shall be accompanied by a ten-dollar ($10.00) fee.
  • Each recertification shall be effective for twelve months from the expiration date of the Medication Aide’s previous certification.
  • 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.
  • 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.

 ACMA Certification Renewal Process in Oklahoma:

To renew the ACMA Nasogastric, Gastro, and Respiratory 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) or Cash 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, along with proof of continuing education equivalent to eight (8) hours and a ten-dollar ($10) renewal fee in the form of a money order or check, or you can walk in and submit your application with the renewal payment.

ACMA Naso, Gastro & Respiratory Online Hybrid Flex Tuition and Fees:

 NOTE: Other additional costs include but are not limited to uniforms and textbooks. The cost of the textbook is $30.00. The textbook is required.

Approvals & Licensing State Agency

 3700 N Classen Blvd #250,
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Phone: (405) 528-3370

Website: https://oklahoma.gov/obpvs.html

 

Oklahoma State Department of Health- Nurse Aide Registry

Mailing Address (for applications)
Nurse Aide Registry
P.O. Box 268816
Oklahoma City, OK 73126-8816

Physical Address (requires appointment)
123 Robert S. Kerr Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK Phone: (405) 426-8150
Fax*: (405) 900-7572
Email*: NAR@health.ok.gov

Website: Website: https://oklahoma.gov/health/services/licensing-inspections/health-resources-development-service/nurse-aide-registry.html