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This is a 40 hour course, with 5 trainingsessions. The purpose of the CertifiedResidential Medication Aide course isto provide training for professionalsworking in state certified residentialcare homes. The course covers State ofMaine regulations, residential facilitypolicies, basic anatomy and physiologyof the human body. Participants willdiscuss common medications in the majordrug classes, common side effects ofmedication and the individual’s responseto medication side effects. Participantswill learn safe medication administrationprocedures, vital signs, transcribingphysicians’ orders, and how to documenton a MAR (Medication AdministrationRecord). Upon completion of this 40 hourmedication course participants will be ableto administer medications in accordancewith Maine’s regulation. Under theguidance of an RN Educator eachparticipant will be required to completea clinical Medication Administration in alicensed facility on 3 different residents tobe eligible for certification.*Recertification is required every 2 years