Initial Registration

Registration by the board is only required for medication aides who practice in an assisted living center (ALC), skilled nursing facility (SNF), or hospital.

A registered medication aide should only use the title "Registered Medication Aide",  abbreviated "RMA". 

Registration Requirements

A person must meet the following to be registered as a Medication Aide:

1. Hold a high school education diploma or a GED.

2. Complete a 20-hour board-approved medication aide training program (MATP). 
   • Approved Training Programs
3. Submit the Board's Online Application, allow 5-7 business days for processing. 
4. Submit the Practice Setting Verification Form.
5. Have the MATP RN instructor submit the RN Attestation Form.
6. Pass the Board's online medication aide test.

Exam Information

An applicant must identify the name of a Board-approved Proctor when applying to be registered as a medication aide.

• Proctor Information

After taking the exam, an applicant will receive immediate notification of pass or fail. 

• After passing, an applicant will be added to the Registered Medication Aide (RMA) registry; registration is valid for 2 years.
• After failing, an applicant should review learning materials with RN instructor, then submit the Re-take Exam Application.
• Upon failing a second time, the applicant is required to repeat the 20-hour course.