Are Certified Medication Technician (CMT) Classes Right for You?
What is a certified medication technician (CMT)?
A certified medication technician (CMT) is a person who has successfully completed a 20-hour medication technician class/course taught by a registered nurse (RN) and has registered with the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) as certified medication technician (CMT).
How can I get certified as certified medication technician (CMT)?
To become a certified medication technician (CMT) one has to be at least 18 years or older, must not have a background record of abuse, negligence, or misappropriation of a person’s property, and must attend and successfully complete a 20-hour certified medication technician class/course taught by a registered nurse (RN).
Top Knowledge is currently offering a 20-hour certified medication technician class/course. In this class/course students will learn how to safely administer medications in the assisted living setting under the delegation and supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to obtain certification as a medication technician with the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON).
Where can I work as a certified medication technician (CMT)?
Once certified as a medication technician, one can apply to work as caregiver or as a certified medication technician in licensed assisted living facilities in the state of Maryland. An assisted living facility is a facility that provides a home or residence to help meet the needs of persons who need help in performing activities of daily living such as meal preparation, bathing, dressing, toileting and mobility assistance. There are hundreds of assisted living facilities throughout the state of Maryland.
