Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
Certified medication aides administer prescription medications only at the delegation of a nurse to residents of long-term care or skilled nursing facilities. This training is comprised of 45-hour of lecture and lab practice helps prepare students to distribute medications in long-term care and residential care facilities. Students also spend at least 16 hours in clinical practice in a long term care and/or residential care facility, distributing medications under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
Successful completion of the training students will receive a certificate of completion and be able to sit for the state test.
Approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN)
Training Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
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Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
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Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalent diploma
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To function as a Certified Medication Aide in a nursing home, the applicant must be listed as “active” on the Ohio Nurse Aide Registry
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To function as a Certified Medication Aide in a Residential Care Facility, you must have at least one year of direct care experience in a Residential Care Facility OR be listed as “active” on the Ohio Nurse Aide Registry.
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Provide a clean background check
