INDIANA QMA RECERTIFICATION &
COMPETENCY EVALUATION LATEST
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COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY
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1. How often must a QMA renew their certification in Indiana?
A) Every 1 year
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An individual's initial QMA certification is valid for a two (2) year period.
It must be renewed to remain active on the Indiana Nurse Aide Registry. According
to Indiana Administrative Code, QMA certificates are effective upon issue and
expire on March 31 of the next year.
2. How many hours of annual in-service training must a QMA complete to
renew certification each year?
A) 2 hours
B) 4 hours
,C) 6 hours
D) 8 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A QMA must obtain a minimum of six (6) hours per calendar year of in-
service education in the area of medication administration. This is a requirement for
both initial recertification and ongoing certification maintenance.
3. When must a QMA submit recertification materials before the expiration of
their certificate?
A) At least 15 days before expiration
B) At least 30 days before expiration
C) At least 60 days before expiration
D) At least 90 days before expiration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For recertification, at least thirty (30) days before the expiration of the
certificate, the individual must submit the required documentation and fees.
4. What is the fee to renew a QMA certification in Indiana?
A) $25.00
B) $50.00
C) $75.00
D) No fee
,Correct Answer: D
Rationale: There is no fee to renew a QMA certification. Individuals renew their aide
certification and registration through the Online Licensing System.
5. How many hours must a QMA work administering medications in the last 12
months to qualify for recertification?
A) 4 hours
B) 6 hours
C) 8 hours
D) 12 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A QMA must work administering medications at least 8 hours in the last
12 months to qualify for recertification.
6. What happens if recertification fees and the in-service education form are
received more than 90 days after the expiration of the QMA certification?
A) The QMA is placed on probation
B) The QMA is removed from the QMA registry and must be reinstated
C) The QMA receives a warning
D) The QMA is automatically recertified
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: If recertification fees or the in-service education form are received more
than ninety (90) days after the expiration of the QMA certification, the individual is
removed from the QMA registry and must be reinstated in order to work as a QMA.
7. For reinstatement as a QMA following removal from the registry, the
individual must:
A) Pay a late fee only
B) Complete a new training program
C) Pass the written competency test with 80% or higher
D) Submit a letter of explanation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For reinstatement, the individual must pass the written competency test
in three (3) or fewer attempts with a passing score of at least eighty percent (80%).
8. QMA certificates expire on which date?
A) December 31 of each year
B) March 31 of the next year
C) June 30 of each year
D) September 30 of the next year
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: QMA certificates are effective upon issue and expire on March 31 of the
next year.
COMPETENCY EVALUATION LATEST
2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK|
COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY
GRADED A+
1. How often must a QMA renew their certification in Indiana?
A) Every 1 year
B) Every 2 years
C) Every 3 years
D) Every 5 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An individual's initial QMA certification is valid for a two (2) year period.
It must be renewed to remain active on the Indiana Nurse Aide Registry. According
to Indiana Administrative Code, QMA certificates are effective upon issue and
expire on March 31 of the next year.
2. How many hours of annual in-service training must a QMA complete to
renew certification each year?
A) 2 hours
B) 4 hours
,C) 6 hours
D) 8 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A QMA must obtain a minimum of six (6) hours per calendar year of in-
service education in the area of medication administration. This is a requirement for
both initial recertification and ongoing certification maintenance.
3. When must a QMA submit recertification materials before the expiration of
their certificate?
A) At least 15 days before expiration
B) At least 30 days before expiration
C) At least 60 days before expiration
D) At least 90 days before expiration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For recertification, at least thirty (30) days before the expiration of the
certificate, the individual must submit the required documentation and fees.
4. What is the fee to renew a QMA certification in Indiana?
A) $25.00
B) $50.00
C) $75.00
D) No fee
,Correct Answer: D
Rationale: There is no fee to renew a QMA certification. Individuals renew their aide
certification and registration through the Online Licensing System.
5. How many hours must a QMA work administering medications in the last 12
months to qualify for recertification?
A) 4 hours
B) 6 hours
C) 8 hours
D) 12 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A QMA must work administering medications at least 8 hours in the last
12 months to qualify for recertification.
6. What happens if recertification fees and the in-service education form are
received more than 90 days after the expiration of the QMA certification?
A) The QMA is placed on probation
B) The QMA is removed from the QMA registry and must be reinstated
C) The QMA receives a warning
D) The QMA is automatically recertified
Correct Answer: B
, Rationale: If recertification fees or the in-service education form are received more
than ninety (90) days after the expiration of the QMA certification, the individual is
removed from the QMA registry and must be reinstated in order to work as a QMA.
7. For reinstatement as a QMA following removal from the registry, the
individual must:
A) Pay a late fee only
B) Complete a new training program
C) Pass the written competency test with 80% or higher
D) Submit a letter of explanation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For reinstatement, the individual must pass the written competency test
in three (3) or fewer attempts with a passing score of at least eighty percent (80%).
8. QMA certificates expire on which date?
A) December 31 of each year
B) March 31 of the next year
C) June 30 of each year
D) September 30 of the next year
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: QMA certificates are effective upon issue and expire on March 31 of the
next year.
