CRMA 40-hour hybrid course

Please complete the student infomation form link below- this form will be sent to the DHHS Division of Certification to process your new CRMA certificate after you finish the course.

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This Maine CRMA 40-hour hybrid course (Certified Residential Medication Aide) is Maine DHHS-approved for unlicensed certification to administer non-injectable medications to residents in a licensed residential care setting. Licensed settings include assisted living, nursing home, outpatient medical office, drug detox recovery, and a variety of residential healthcare settings. ‍

The process of medication administration follows a 3-step cycle

The term “medication administration” means to give prescribed medications to your residents in the licensed care setting.

The process begins by following the medication order, written by the licensed precriber. The “order” is a detailed list of written directions on what medication(s) to give.

Each order should contain detailed information, known as the “rights” of medication administration:

Follow the medication order

The term “medication administration” means to give prescribed medications to your residents in the licensed setting. The process begins with following the medication order, written by the licensed precriber. The “order” is a detailed list of written directions on what medication(s) to give.

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