TMA Class Information

This 3-credit cohort (mainly online, three in-class meeting dates) course includes the study of legal requirements of medications and medication administration, general information on medications, terminology, abbreviations, applicable terminology, and an overview of body systems and drug classifications related to medication administration while utilizing designated reference sources.

Medications will be demonstrated in the classroom lab via the oral, ocular, respiratory, rectal, and topical routes. The students will study the ten major body systems and how they are involved in the pharmacology of drug use. Upon completion of the course and meeting federal and state guidelines, the student will receive a Trained Medication Aide Certificate.

All registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. We will only allow 20 students in the class. Only COMPLETE registrations will be accepted.

Complete registrations consist of:

  • Completed Student Data Information Sheet (attached)
    • Please note the student/attendees' working email address on this form
  • Deferred Payment Agreement (attached).
  • Administrative Rule Acknowledgement Form (attached). Applicable to Nursing Home ONLY). State certification does not apply. Requirements indicate we need proof of a successful CLASS completion, such as an unofficial college transcript. Please note that the student's AND the facility representative's signatures are required on this form. After signatures are obtained, no further documentation is required.

TMA Class Registration

TMA Payment Agreement

TMA Administrative Rule Acknowledgment

If you have any questions, please contact: melinda.lamote@mnwest.edu or 507-825-6822.

Class Dates

Classes must meet a minimum enrollment to run

October-December 2025
Avera Marshall, 300 South Bruce St, Marshall, MN
On-Site Dates:
October 14 from 12:30pm-4:30pm,
November 13 from 9:30am-5:30pm
December 18 from 9:30am-5:30 pm

November-December 2025
Avera Marshall, 300 South Bruce Street, Marshall, MN
On-Site Dates:
November 5 from 4 pm – 8 pm
December 1 from 11 am – 7 pm
December 29 from 11 am – 7 pm

January-February 2026
Avera Marshall 300 South Bruce Street, Marshall, MN
On-Site Dates:
January 14 from 4 pm-8 pm
February 4 from 11 am- 7 pm
February 25 from 11 am-7 pm

April-May 2026
Minnesota West Worthington Campus, MN
On-Site Dates:
April 6 from 4 pm-8 pm
April 20 from 11 am-7 pm
May 4 From 11 am-7 pm

June-July 2026
Avera Marshall 300 South Bruce Street, Marshall, MN
On-Site Dates:
June 3 from 9 am-1 pm
June 29 from 9 am-5 pm
July 22 from 9 am-5 pm