NAP 117 - Medication Assistant Course

Prerequisite: Worked as a certified nursing assistant for at least 6 months; have no outstanding complaints or restrictions on CNA certification:

Are at least 18 years old;
Pass a screening math and reading comprehension test;
Earned a high school diploma, GED, or U.S. college or U.S. military credits or 12 years of education in an foreign country;
If educated in a non-English speaking country, a score of 76 on the iBT (internet-based TOEFL) or 6.5 overall and 7.0 on the speaking portion of the International English Language Test Service Academic Examination (IELTS).

This course provides basic background information and routine procedures that are essential for the safe administration of selected medications by experienced certified nursing assistants in a long term care facility. Content includes basic principles of medication administration, simple calculations and categories of medications. Successful completion of the course and a “pass” on both the written and manual skills exam administered by the Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN) will meet the qualifications to become a certified medication assistant (CMA) and administer medications under the provisions of A.R.S. 32-1650, (Certified medication assistants; medication administration; delegation, at a long-term care facility under the supervision of a licensed nurse).

Credits: (4)

Lab Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 3

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