Certified Medication Assistant

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NURSING ASSISTANTS SOC Code 31-1014 Entry Salary $15.56/hour Median Salary $16.15/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. Meet qualifications for CNA II qualification, including completing board-approved CNA II training and competency evaluation program 2. Complete board-approved MAC training and competency evaluation program 3. Successfully pass a national MAC examination Continuing Education Although there are no set continuing education requirements in Wyoming, a CNA must meet specific continuing competency requirements for license renewal. These include completion of at least 400 hours of employment in the CNA role during the previous two years or completion of 200 hours of employment in the CNA role and 15 hours of continuing education during the previous two years or completion of thirty hours of continuing education during the previous two years or successfully passing the NATCEP exam during the prior two years. 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 Central Wyoming College - Riverton - Certified Nursing Assistant (Certificate) https://www.cwc.edu/healthcare/ Wyoming CNA Services, Mills, WY Phone: (307) 797-3229 See the Wyoming Board of Nursing website for an updated list of CNA II certificate and Medication Aide certificate programs. Certificate All Medication Assistants-Certified must be certified by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing. All licenses expire on even numberd years 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 Renewal . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 CNA II additional fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5 Medication Aide Certified (MA-C) . . . . . . . . . . $5 Licensing Agency Raymie Bingman, Licensing Lead Wyoming State Board of Nursing 130 Hobbs Avenue, Ste. B Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-8620 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 April 2023 "