Registration by Endorsement

Requirements

Individuals who meet the following requirements may apply to waive the 16-hour theory portion of medication aide training. An applicant must complete a 4-hour lab/clinical and pass the Board's exam. An applicant must:

1. Have a minimum of a high school education or the equivalent (GED).
2. Have completed a Medication Aide Training Program (MATP) of at least 20 hours in length; and attach a copy of the MATP certificate of completion that lists the name, location, and date of the program completed.
3. Be currently registered as a medication aide on another state's medication aide registry. An applicant must attach a copy of verification of active registry status as a medication aide.

If the above requirements are met, complete the following:

1. The four hour clinical/lab portion of a board-approved MATP under the supervision of an approved RN or LPN instructor.
2. The Board’s Clinical Skills Checklist with an approved RN instructor, to evaluate medication administraton competency.
3. The Board's Application Be prepared to also complete the following:
   • An RN must sign the application attesting to the applicant's competency.
   • The name of a test proctor must be identified on the application.
   • Review information on the requirements for Test Proctors.  
4. Submit the RMA Practice Setting Verification Form.
5. Pass the Board's online medication aide exam.
   • Review information on the Exam.
   • After taking the exam, an applicant will receive immediate notification of pass or fail.
   • After passing the exam, an applicant will be added to the Board's medication aide 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 the exam a second time, the applicant is required to repeat the 20-hour course.