

Complete five hours of review of the fundamental principles, skills and knowledge for the task of medication administration.Complete 10 hours of continuing education, seminars or in-service training every two years certification period.To recertify, you must be currently certified in New Jersey as a CNA, or a CHHA. **Please note that a Certified Medication Aide IS NOT the same as a Certified Medical Assistant. Please bring your certificate with you to the exam.Īll Certified Medication Aide schools must be registered through the NJ DOL and NJ DOE and can be found thorugh the website listed below: To take the exam, you must provide proof that you have an active certification as a CNA, HHHA or PCA. If you do not pass the exam within six months of completing the training program, you will be required to retrain. Undergo a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).

Register for an exam within 3 months of completing of the training program.Successfully complete a medication aide training program approved by the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) before registering for the exam.In addition, you must comply with the following: To be eligible for certification as a medication aide, you must be currently certified in New Jersey as a nurse aide, home health aide or personal care assistant. Certified m edication a ides provide services in assisted living facilities, comprehensive personal care homes, dementia care homes and assisted living programs.
