WHAT IS A CERTFIED NURSING ASSISTANT MEDICATION COURSE (CNA-M)
What is a CNA-M?
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A CNA-M is an experienced CNA who has completed additional training to administer selected noninjectable medications to patients who are 4 years of age and older.
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What are the requirements for a CNA to become a CNA-M?
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The Maine State Board of Nursing rules established the following requirements. A CNA must:
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be listed on the Maine CNA Registry with no disqualifying annotations;
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have completed at least the equivalent of one year of full-time employment as a CNA;
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achieve the tenth grade competency level on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE), or other competency assessment mechanisms as approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing ; and
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satisfactorily complete the Maine State Board of Nursing Standardized Medication Course for Certified Nursing Assistants.
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How do I become a CNA-M?
You must apply to a State of Maine Approved C.N.A.-M. Course and complete all of the required documentation. The Registry evaluates your application and the Maine State Board of Nursing makes the decision to approve or deny your application. The Maine State Board of Nursing requires a 60 day notice.
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What is required to maintain my CNA-M status?
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Two things are required. You must: (A) maintain an active status on the CNA Registry with no disqualifying annotations; and (B) comply with the mechanism for maintaining competency provided by the health care facility that employs you to work as a CNA-M (for details, speak to your employer).
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SOURCE: C.N.A REGISTRY
Where is a C.N.A.-M allowed to work?
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A C.N.A-M MAY ONLY WORK UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A LICENSED NURSE
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A C.N.A.-M MAY ONLY ADMINISTER SELECTED NON-INJECTABLE AND INJECTABLE MEDICATION TO PATIENTS 4 YEARS OR OLDER, ONLY IN LONG TERM CARE, STATE MENTAL INSTITUTIONS, COUNTY JAILS, AND STATE CORRETIONAL FACILITIES AND ASSISITVE LIVING SETTINGS
WHAT IS REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR MAINE STATE BOARD OF NURSING CNA-M COURSE?
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Be a C.N.A. for at least one year and have worked greater then 1080 hours in the last two years. Status must be verified with C.N.A. Registry and submitted to the board of nursing
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Complete the English assessment test (TABE test)
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Verify employment status and provide two references from supervisors