Medication Assistants (MA-C) are Certified Nursing Assistants who work in nursing homes. They administer certain nonprescription and other limited prescription drugs to residents, under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Requirements: 1) Must be currently listed in good standing on the State's certified nurse aide registry. 2) Must have maintained registration on the State's certified nurse aide registry continuously for a minimum of one year. 3) Must complete at least one continuous year of full-time experience in a nursing home as a certified nurse aide. 4) Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. 5) Must complete a criminal background check. 6) Must successfully complete a medication assistant-certified training course approved by the Board. 7) Must successfully pass a Board approved certification examination. Certification Examination required. Certified by examination: $35.00, Certified by endorsement: $65.00, Certification Renewal fee: $40.00
