Ivy Tech to offer two-day QMA Insulin Administration class in Peru

PERU, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo is offering a two-day QMA Insulin Administration course in Peru that concludes with taking the state certification examination.

The class will be offered in three phases, the first two meeting at Ivy Tech’s Peru instructional site, 425 W. Main St. Classroom instruction is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Tuesday, Feb. 21, with practice testing scheduled for 9 to 11 a.m.  Tuesday, Feb. 28. The state exam can be taken at the testing centers on the Ivy Tech campuses in Kokomo or Logansport at a future date.

Legislation passed by the Indiana General Assembly in April 2019 allowed qualified medication aides (QMAs) to administer insulin to specific patients at licensed health facilities. Previously QMAs were permitted to administer certain medications orally, but not by injection. Bill sponsor State Sen. Justin Busch, R-Fort Wayne, said, “This common-sense solution could help save lives and add optional additional training for existing workers to increase their skill level to meet the needs of Indiana’s workforce.”

This course will instruct the QMA in the roles and responsibilities of insulin administration. Ivy Tech Community College is an approved Indiana State Department of Health Qualified Medication Aide training program location. Prior to any insulin administration, the individual must currently be on a QMA registry or have completed the QMA 100-hour training and successfully completed a QMA Insulin Administration course like the one Ivy Tech is offering.

The fee to take the class is $200. Students must provide a copy of their valid QMA certification as well as provide a state-issued identification card and driver’s license.

To register for the QMA Insulin Administration class or for more information, please contact Bonnie Devers at bdevers3@ivytech.edu or 765-252-5497.

About Ivy Tech Community College

Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns to the needs of the community. The College provides seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor’s degree. Follow Ivy Tech on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn for the most up-to-date information.

 Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Service Area serves Cass, Fulton, Howard, Miami, Pulaski, and Tipton counties, including the communities of Kokomo, Logansport, Peru, Rochester, Tipton, and Winamac.