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).

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 11404 (August 23, 2019).