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Michigan has a new opportunity for advancement for Certified Nurse Assistants! CNA’s with a current license and who have at least one-year of current work experience in a long-term care facility are eligible to train at Macomb to become eligible for the State of Michigan Medication Aide competency examination. Successful candidates passing both parts of the competency examination to meet the Michigan License and Regulatory Agency requirements will receive a permit and become a certified Medication Aide (MA-C) in Michigan.
  • Prior to enrolling:
    • Students must take an ACT Work-Keys® reading and math test at their own expense or provide other proof of competency. Free practice tests are available through the ACT center at https://testregistration.org/rsp/Login.do?event=go&realm=20770563 Questions regarding the test can be sent to WAC@macomb.edu.
    • Attest to 1-year recent long-term care employment and active CNA license in good standing
  • Prior to first day of class:  Upload an up-to-date negative TB test
  • Prior to clinical practice: Students must pass the classroom exams, pass the lab practice skills and obtain CPR certification
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Certificate of Completion Details


Classes offered: 1
Classes required for completion: 1
Mandatory Classes: 1
Classes in this Certificate of Completion may be taken in any order.
 

Courses Available for this Certificate of Completion

Medication Aide (HLTH-8127) : Mandatory
Understand the elements used to give medications to long-term care patients in skilled nursing facilities. Describe the various tasks to perform safe medic ......(more)