What is a CRMA ?
Certified Residential Medication Aide
A C.R.M.A is allowed
to pass medications in a residential care setting. Examples of care settings include group homes and assisted living facilities.
To become a CRMA you must take a state
certified training program. The CRMA training programs is based on the curriculum provided by the State of Maine. The curriculum will be posted in the google classroom.
Some agencies provide a 24 hour course. For this course you will pass medications with another CRMA.
Other agencies provide a 40 hour course. For this course you will pass medications with a R.N.
Want to find out more about a career in medication administration? Check out the Maine Direct Service Training Program for a detailed description!
CRMA is an abbreviation for Certified Residential Medication Aide.
There are no specific qualification for taking a C.R.M.A. course.
For example you do not need prior healthcare experience.
Becoming a CRMA is a great way
to see what the healthcare field has to
offer!