D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9505

Current through Register Vol. 72, No. 1, January 3, 2025

Rule 17-9505 - REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICATION AIDE CERTIFICATION BY EXAMINATION

9505.1

To qualify for certification by examination an applicant shall:

(a) Receive a passing score on the MACE; and

(b) Meet requirements of this chapter.

9505.2

To apply for authorization to take an MA-C examination, an applicant shall provide proof of one (1) of the following:

(a) Successful completion of a medication aide course approved by the Board;

(b) Successful completion of a practical nursing or registered nursing fundamentals course in the United States and a minimum of forty (40) hours of practice in a clinical setting that includes administration of drugs; or

(c) Completion of a credentials evaluation by an organization recognized by the Board, indicating equivalent education as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse for nurses educated outside of the United States.

9505.3

To request special accommodations for an examination, an applicant shall submit in writing, the following information:

(a) A letter from the appropriate health professional that confirms the applicant's disability and provides information describing the accommodations required; and

(b) A letter from the applicant's education program, indicating what accommodations were granted by the program.

9505.4

If an applicant has not taken or passed the medication aide examination more than twenty- four (24) months after the date the applicant becomes eligible to apply to take the examination, the applicant shall comply with requirements set forth in § 9505.1(a).

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9505

Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 11404 (8/23/2019)