Medication Aide Programs

Current or prospective students, please visit the Current and Future Students page.

This page includes information intended for administration, faculty, and staff of Virginia’s approved medication aide education programs and those wishing to establish a medication aide education program. Be advised the Virginia Board of Nursing does not regulate nor approve out of state or post licensure medication aide training programs.

Education Seminars

**Registration is required. All attendees are required to register by the deadline listed. For questions, please contact Beth Yates by phone at 804-367-4473 or email: Beth.Yates@dhp.virginia.gov.**

Regulatory Review for Administrators and Instructors of Medication Aide Training Programs

Medication aide training program administrators and instructors are encouraged to attend this session to assist in the understanding of regulatory compliance. Program staff are also welcome.

The seminar will:

• Review regulations for approved medication aide education programs.
• Review the process for applicants to register for testing.

**Material covered is the same on each date, please register for one date only.

Case Decisions/Board Orders

Check for Case Decisions and Board Orders on Virginia’s Nursing, Nurse Aide and Medication Aide Programs.

Application and Forms

• Medication Aide Training Program Approval Process
• Application to Establish a Medication Aide Training Program
• Medication Aide Education Curriculum
• Performance Record
  • Word Version
  • PDF Version

Laws, Regulations and Guidance Documents 

Medication Aide Education and Practice

• Regulations Governing the Registration of Medication Aides
• Regulations for training programs for Medication Aides by unlicensed persons and immunization protocol
• Guidance Documents

RMA Pass Rates 

RMA Pass rates are located on our Testing Pass Rates page.