1. (a) Each certified medication aide must function under the supervision of a licensed nurse or physician.

2. (b) Each certified medication aide shall:

   1. (1) Comply with 63 O.S. Section 1-1950.3(E) and OAC 310:677-13;
   2. (2) Perform within authorized duties;
   3. (3) Follow written instructions of a licensed nurse or physician; and
   4. (4) Accurately record medications administered, withheld or refused.

3. (c) Each certified medication aide shall demonstrate understanding of the CMA's relationship to licensed nurses and physicians, including:

   1. (1) The authority of physicians, physician assistants and advanced practice nurses to order medications and treatments;
   2. (2) The authority of registered nurses to perform assessments and report to physicians;
   3. (3) The authority of licensed practical nurses to perform focused reviews and report to registered nurses and physicians; and
   4. (4) The functions of the certified medication aide authorized in 63 O.S. Section 1-1950.3(E) and OAC 310:677-13-7.

4. (d) Each certified medication aide shall:

   1. (1) Pass written and clinical skills tests prior to performing as a certified medication aide; and
   2. (2) Demonstrate competency and complete required continuing education that is relevant to the services being provided by the certified medication aide.

Added at 23 Ok Reg 559, eff 12-22-05 (emergency)

Added at 23 Ok Reg 2422, eff 6-25-06