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Certified Residential Medication Aide (CRMA)

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Government license

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Medication Aide. 512603

Description

Receive standardized training for professionals working in state-certified residential care homes. State of Maine regulations, standard residential facility policies, and basic anatomy and physiology are covered. Discuss medications, safe administration procedures, practice taking vital signs, transcribing physician orders, and documenting procedures on the Medication Administration Record per Maine’s regulations governing residential facilities. In addition, students must complete a Clinical Medication Administration of three medication passes for three different residents with 100% accuracy. Full certification and medication pass awarded on successful completion of final exam with 40 hours of attendance, no exceptions. Re-certification is required every 2 years. 


Requirements Include: An intake appointment and satisfactory score on the CASAS math and reading assessments are required prior to the start of this course.  Please call our office for more information. 


 


Next Class Begins February 25, 2025 – March 27, 2025


Time: Tuesday’s & Thursday’s 4pm – 8pm


 


207-364-2012 Option #4

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

5

Hours

40

Entrance Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

School

Region 9 Adult Education

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Curriculum Competency Based

Yes

Training Location(s)

377 River Road Mexico, ME

Local WIB

3 - Central Western Local Area 3

Name of Credential

Certified Residential Medication Aide

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Payment plan may be available.

Refund Policy

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - State of Maine

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

In-State Tuition

$325.00

Other Fees

$50.00 Non refundable satisfactory back ground check fee of $50 required prior to class enrollment.

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$325.00

Total In-State Program Cost

$375.00

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$375.00

Demand Occupation(s)

$0.00 per hour
Required Certification: Every 2 years
31-1131.00Nursing Assistants
$15.50 per hour
Required Certification: Certified Residential Medication Aide

Provider Status

Approved

Address

377 River Road, Mexico, Maine 04257

Phone Number

(207) 364-2012

Fax Number

(207) 364-2074

Last Updated

Feb 12, 2025

Created

Sep 15, 2016

Renewal

Nov 09, 2018

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