Medication Aide

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<h3>Occupational Description</h3><br>A Medication Aide (MA) assists in the provision of medications. The MA provides medications according to the ‘Five Rights’: right drug, right dose, right time, right route, and right person. The role of a MA is regulated and requires direction and monitoring from either the individual receiving the medications, or the caretaker of the individual (i.e., parents, foster parents, family friends, legal guardian, or a licensed health care professional such as a physician, pharmacist, nurse, etc.). The individual providing direction and monitoring is responsible to observe and take appropriate action regarding any desired effects, side effects, interactions, and contraindications associated with the medication.<br><h3>Licensure Requirements</h3><br>Medication Aides do not require licensure, but placement on a registry is required. Applicants must: 1. Be at least 18 years of age; 2. Possess good moral character; 3. Complete the requirements for competency assessment. (These requirements may range from a formalized course to on-the-job training, and from a formal written test to demonstration of skills. The actual format of competency assessment depends on the work setting of the MA.) A MA must be listed on the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services Licensure Unit registry within the correct category for the type of facility at which they will be working. (Nursing students and out-of-state applicants are encouraged to check the website for specific information on how to be placed on the Nebraska Medication Aide registry.)<br><h3>Fees</h3><br>Registration Fee- $18.00<br><h3>Renewal</h3><br>Registrations expire two years after the date of registration. To renew, a Medication Aide must: 1. Complete a competency assessment within the 90 days preceding the period for which the requested registration will be effective; 2. Pay the renewal fee; 3. Submit a renewal application. The renewal fee is $18.00.