Competency and practice standards

(a) Each certified medication aide must function under the supervision of a licensed nurse or physician. (b) Each certified medication aide shall: (1) Comply with 63 O.S. Section 1-1950.3(E) and OAC 310:677-13; (2) Perform within authorized duties; (3) Follow written instructions of a licensed nurse or physician; and (4) Accurately record medications administered, withheld or refused. (c) Each certified medication aide shall demonstrate understanding of the CMA's relationship to licensed nurses and physicians, including: (1) The authority of physicians, physician assistants and advanced practice nurses to order medications and treatments; (2) The authority of registered nurses to perform assessments and report to physicians; (3) The authority of licensed practical nurses to perform focused reviews and report to registered nurses and physicians; and (4) The functions of the certified medication aide authorized in 63 O.S. Section 1-1950.3(E) and OAC 310:677-13-7. (d) Each certified medication aide shall: (1) Pass written and clinical skills tests prior to performing as a certified medication aide; and (2) Demonstrate competency and complete required continuing education that is relevant to the services being provided by the certified medication aide.