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.
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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.
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Some agencies provide a 24 hour course. For this course you will pass medications with another CRMA.
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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.
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There are no specific qualification for taking a C.R.M.A. course.
For example you do not need prior healthcare experience.
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Becoming a CRMA is a great way
to see what the healthcare field has to
offer!