Current with legislation from 2024 received as of August 15, 2024.
Section 4723.653 - Medication aide; certificate required(A) A person who holds a current, valid certificate as a medication aide shall be known as a "certified medication aide" or "CMA." The board of nursing shall establish and maintain a registry of certified medication aides and make the registry available on its internet web site.(B) No person shall engage in the administration of medication as a medication aide, represent the person as being a certified medication aide, or use the title, "medication aide," or any other title implying that the person is a certified medication aide, for a fee, salary, or other compensation, or as a volunteer, without holding a current, valid certificate as a medication aide under this chapter.(C) No person shall employ a person not certified as a medication aide under this chapter to engage in the administration of medication as a medication aide.Amended by 135th General Assembly,SB 144,§1, eff. 10/24/2024.Added by 129th General Assembly, HB 303, §1, eff. 3/20/2013.