Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-14-.02

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 610-X-14-.02 - Qualifications Of Applicants For Permit

(1) The applicant for a MAC permit shall:

(a) Be a high school graduate or the equivalent, as determined by the Board.

(b) Be of good character. A criminal background check may be conducted by the Board at its discretion.

(c) Have successfully completed one of the following:

1. A Board-approved medication assistant education program in Alabama, or a medication assistant, certified program located in another jurisdiction or territory that substantially meets the same educational criteria as Alabama programs, as determined by the Board.

2. NUR 113: Nursing Concepts 1 (Alabama Community College System Curriculum) or a substantially equivalent course, as determined by the Board.

3. US Armed Forces training equivalent to educational preparation for US Army Healthcare Specialist, US Navy Corpsman, and USAF Medical Technician, as determined by the Board according to the applicant's academic transcript validating education preparation.

(d) Complete the medication assistant certification exam (MACE) with a passing score.

(2) An applicant shall provide a valid social security number prior to the Board issuing a permit.

(3) Be a citizen or legal resident of the United States. Individuals who are not legally present in the United States are not eligible for permit.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 610-X-14-.02

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 12, September 30, 2021, eff. 11/14/2021.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XL, Issue No. 04, January 31, 2022, eff. 3/17/2022.

Author: Alabama Board of Nursing

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-21-2.1.