New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 12 - NURSING AND HEALTH CARE RELATED PROVIDERS
Part 5 - MEDICATION AIDES
Section 16.12.5.17 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR MEDICATION AIDE PROGRAMS

(a) principles of safety in the administration of medication;

(b) rights in preparing and administering medications;

(c) methods commonly used to safeguard medications;

(d) process of infection control;

(e) terms related to administration of medications;

(f) abbreviations commonly used when prescribing and administering medications;

(g) uses, dosages, and necessary precautions in administering medications;

(h) ability to correctly calculate dosages;

(i) appropriately reporting changes in a consumer's condition;

(j) importance of remaining with consumer while administering medication;

(k) accurate documentation of medication administration;

(l) legal parameters of the medication aide role;

(m) authorized and prohibited functions;

(n) responsibility for own actions;

(o) maintenance of confidential information;

(p) appropriate skills in medication administration;

(q) understanding of the consumer population; and

(r) confidentiality issues.

(a) There shall be a minimum of 60 hours of classroom study of which 40 hours is the medication administration curriculum and 20 hours of population specific care curriculum.

(b) There shall be a minimum of 20 hours of supervised clinical experience. The nurse educator retains accountability and determines the need for additional clinical experience hours.

(c) Supervised clinical experience shall provide opportunities for the application of theory and for the achievement of stated objectives in a population specific care setting and shall include clinical learning experiences to develop the proficiency/quality assurance required by the individual to function safely as a medication aide. A nurse educator or clinical preceptor must be physically present and accessible to the student in the population specific care area.

(d) The CMA II curriculum shall include a minimum of 16 additional hours of classroom study and a minimum of 20 supervised insulin injections. The CMA II student shall successfully administer insulin to one or more consumers a minimum of 20 times. The nurse educator must verify the successful completion of training by submitting a written letter to the board with the application to test as a CMA II.

(a) the development, implementation and evaluation of the medication aide program;

(b) creation and maintenance of an environment conducive to teaching and learning;

(c) liaison with other personnel;

(d) arrangement for direct supervision of the student's clinical experience by a licensed nurse;

(e) provision for a system of permanent records and reports essential to the operation of the medication aide program; and

(f) communication with the board of nursing.

(a) verification of current licensure as a registered nurse in New Mexico or compact state;

(b) resume;

(c) verification of board of nursing orientation for nurse educators;

(d) board of nursing appointment letter to position of nurse educator.

(a) admission date;

(b) testing and evaluation records;

(c) documentation of classroom and supervised clinical attendance;

(d) final course grade;

(e) certificate that documents proof of attendance and successful program completion;

(f) current CPR certification.

(a) verification of current licensure as a registered or licensed practical nurse in New Mexico or compact state;

(b) resume;

(c) verification of orientation for clinical preceptors conducted by nurse educator.

(a) current NM CMA certifications;

(b) biannual med pass observations;

(c) annual performance evaluation;

(d) continuing education records;

(e) current CPR certification.