Oregon § 678.447 Use of titles “medication aide,” “Certified Medication Aide” or “CMA.”

Oregon Statutes

§ 678.447 — Use of titles “medication aide,” “Certified Medication Aide” or “CMA.”

Oregon § 678.447

Vol.17

Title 52Occupations and Professions

Ch. 678Nurses; Long Term Care Administrators

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Bluebook

Or. Rev. Stat. § 678.447 (2026).

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(1)An individual may not use the title “medication aide” or “Certified Medication Aide” or the abbreviation “CMA” unless the individual:

(a)Is a nursing assistant;

(b)Has successfully completed training prescribed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing pursuant to ORS 678.440 for the administration of noninjectable medications; and

(c)Is authorized by the board to administer noninjectable medications.

(2)An individual who is currently enrolled in a program approved by the board under ORS 678.444 that includes training in the administration of noninjectable medications may use the title “student medication aide.”

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(1) An individual may not use the title “medication aide” or “Certified Medication Aide” or the abbreviation “CMA” unless the individual:
(a) Is a nursing assistant;
(b) Has successfully completed training prescribed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing pursuant to ORS 678.440 for the administration of noninjectable medications; and
(c) Is authorized by the board to administer noninjectable medications.
(2) An individual who is currently enrolled in a program approved by the board under ORS 678.444 that includes training in the administration of noninjectable medications may use the title “student medication aide.”