NURSING ASSISTANTS SOC Code 31-1014 Entry Salary $12.17/hour Median Salary $14.33/hour Job Description Medication Assistants-Certified are certified to, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, provide medications to adult patients with chronic, stable conditions where predictable outcomes are expected from these interaction, as well as other tasks performed by certified nurse assistants. Tasks may include performing delegated tasks such as basic nursing skills, personal care skills, basic restorative skills, using communication skills and nursing team member skills, for clients in hospitals and Nursing Homes. Requirements 1. Be 18 years of age. 2. Have a high school diploma or GED. 3. Have a current, unencumbered CNA certificate with successful completion of CNA II training. 4. Complete a board-approved Medication Assistant-Certified (MA-C) training and evaluation program. 5. Successfully pass a MA-C exam. Restrictions Convicted of any act of sexual molestation. All applications are reviewed by the State Board for additional restrictions. Schools located in Wyoming Campbell County Health (Hospital) - MA-CS Program http://www.cchwyo.org/News/Classes_and_Events/MA_C_Courses.aspx Carbon County Higher Education Center - Medication Aide program http://www.cchec.org/health-and-medical/medication-aide Wyoming CNA Services, Mills, WY Phone: (307) 797-3229 Certificate All Medication Assistants-Certified must be certified by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing. Examination The MA-C test is provided by Pearson Vue and is available at http://www.pearsonvue.com/mace/wy/ Fees Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80 Background Check . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .$60 CNA certification by endorsement . . . . .. . . . $60 CNA certification by examination. . . . . . . . . . $60 Bi-Annual renewal . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 Licensing Agency Cynthia LaBonde, Executive Director Wyoming State Board of Nursing 130 Hobbs Avenue, Ste. B Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-7601 Fax: (307) 777-3519 http://nursing-online.state.wy.us/ Occupational Outlook Handbook: "Nursing Assistants and Orderlies" http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/nursing-assistants.htm Last updated May 2017
