A certified medication aide is subject to discipline as a CNA as described in these rules. In addition, a CMA is subject to discipline for conduct unbecoming a medication aide. Such conduct includes but is not limited to:
- (1) Failing to administer medications as ordered by an individual authorized by law to prescribe medications;
- (2) Failing to document a medication as administered, withheld, wasted, or refused as well as the reason a medication was withheld, wasted, or refused.
- (3) Violating the individual’s rights, including the right to refuse medication;
- (4) Altering or falsifying medication administration record;
- (5) Altering educational documentation submitted for CNA or CMA certification;
- (6) Diverting medications for use by self or others;
- (7) Accepting a verbal order or telephone order for medication from an individual authorized by law to prescribe medications, except as allowed in authorized duties;
- (8) Performing duties beyond those authorized for the CMA;
- (9) Working as a CMA without CMA Certification; or
- (10) Representing oneself as a CMA without current CMA certification.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 678.442
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 678.442
History
BN 15-2025, amend filed 06/27/2025, effective 07/01/2025
BN 16-2021, amend filed 07/21/2021, effective 08/01/2021
BN 7-2014, f. 12-3-14, cert. ef. 1-1-15
BN 3-2004, f. 1-29-04, cert. ef. 2-12-04
BN 6-1999, f. & cert. ef. 7-8-99