Administer medications under nurse supervision in residential care settings. ISDH-approved curriculum. WIOA and Workforce Ready Grant funding available for eligible Indiana residents.
Indiana state QMA certification in 4 weeks. Administer medications under nurse supervision in residential care settings. WIOA and WRG funding available for eligible participants. Self-pay: $1,200.
Delivered directly by Elevate for Humanity.
$1,200
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act — covers tuition for eligible Indiana residents through WorkOne.
Indiana state grant covering tuition for high-demand programs. Eligibility determined through WorkOne.
Flexible payment plans, BNPL options, and income-share available.
New Applicant
Apply NowTalk to an AdvisorAnswers workforce boards and applicants need before applying.
When do I start?
Rolling enrollment — next cohort date confirmed after application
Mon–Fri, 30–40 hours per week
How long does it take?
4 weeks · 30–40 hrs/week
8–12 participants per cohort
What credential do I earn?
Indiana QMA Certificate — issued by Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH)
What job can I get?
Qualified Medication Aide ($17–$22/hr)
Indianapolis–Carmel–Anderson MSA
What does it cost?
$1,200
Is funding available?
WIOA, Workforce Ready Grant for eligible participants
Each credential is issued by its certifying authority upon passing required exams or completing supervised hours — not by Elevate.
Issued by Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) — nationally recognized in this field
State-issued certification authorizing the holder to administer medications under nurse supervision in licensed residential care facilities.
Validity: Renewable every 2 years with documented work hours
Issued by American Red Cross — nationally recognized in this field
Required for all healthcare workers. Covers adult, child, and infant CPR plus AED operation.
Validity: 2 years
How this program connects instruction, credentialing, employers, and wages — the sequence workforce boards use to evaluate programs.
Step 1 · Training
4 weeks · Mon–Fri, 30–40 hours per week
Step 2 · Credential
Indiana QMA Certificate (Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH))
Step 3 · Experience
Hands-on lab and/or clinical or work-based practice
Step 4 · Employer pathway
Introductions to partners including Ascension St. Vincent
Step 5 · Entry role & wage
Qualified Medication Aide · $17–$22/hr
Step 6 · Advancement
Senior QMA / Charge Aide ($20–$25/hr)
Employment is not guaranteed. Outcomes depend on individual performance, credential attainment, and local labor market conditions.
Built for agency deployment: intake to wage outcome in one system.
Step 1
Funding and readiness screening to start the right track immediately.
Step 2
Structured modules, lessons, and checkpoints in a tracked LMS path.
Step 3
Industry credential completion plus verifiable training records.
Step 4
Placement support through named employer partners and matching workflow.
Step 5
Target entry wages aligned to $32,000–$46,000.
Full curriculum broken down by module. Every topic is covered in class and assessed before you advance.
How You Can Start
There's a path to enrollment whether you qualify for funding or not. We'll help you figure out which one.
Must reside in Indiana
Federal and Indiana state workforce funding may cover 100% of tuition, books, and exam fees for eligible Indiana residents. We help you apply for every option you qualify for.
Free to apply · no payment today · takes 2 minutes
$1,200tuition
Enroll immediately without waiting for funding approval. Payment plans, BNPL (Klarna, Afterpay, Zip), and income-share options available.
Apply Now — Self-PaySelf-pay options
Adjust your deposit to see weekly payments. BNPL available at checkout.
Klarna, Afterpay & 4 more
Not in Indiana or not currently funding-eligible? Talk to an advisor about self-pay and payment plan options — we'll map the right next step in about 10 minutes.
Next Step
Start your workforce funding application online at Indiana Career Connect, or visit your nearest WorkOne career center to complete eligibility intake. WorkOne — not your training provider — approves WIOA and Workforce Ready Grant vouchers.
Funding & How to Start
WIOA and WRG funding available for eligible Indiana residents. Covers tuition and exam fees when approved. Eligibility is not guaranteed. Self-pay: $1,200.
Is this program fundable?
Federal and state workforce programs may cover tuition, tools, and certification fees when you are approved. Eligibility is decided by WorkOne or your workforce agency — not by Elevate for Humanity.
Self-pay option: $1,200 — WIOA and WRG funding covers full tuition for eligible participants. Self-pay: $1,200 due before the first day of class. Payment plans available — contact admissions.
How workforce funding works →Indiana Career Connect
Start your workforce funding application online at Indiana Career Connect, or visit your nearest WorkOne career center to complete eligibility intake. WorkOne — not your training provider — approves WIOA and Workforce Ready Grant vouchers.
Go to Indiana Career ConnectGo to Indiana Career Connect online or visit your nearest WorkOne career center to begin eligibility intake.
Start online at Indiana Career Connect
Create or sign in at Indiana Career Connect and search for "Elevate for Humanity" as your training provider.
Or visit your nearest WorkOne career center
WorkOne staff complete the WIOA and Workforce Ready Grant eligibility assessment. Funding approval happens at WorkOne — not at your training school.
Complete eligibility with a WorkOne case manager
Bring ID and employment history. Your case manager determines whether you qualify for an Individual Training Account (ITA) voucher.
Enroll after your training voucher is approved
Return to Elevate with your WorkOne authorization to finish enrollment. Approved students often pay $0 for tuition and certification fees.
This pathway is aligned to active hiring demand. Placement follows intake profile matching, employer-ready credential completion, and supported introductions.
Named Employer Partners
Placement Pipeline
Free to apply · No payment required · An advisor will contact you within 1 business day
WIOA and WRG funding available for eligible Indiana residents. Covers tuition and exam fees when approved. Eligibility is not guaranteed. Self-pay: $1,200.
Your path from application to career
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