Certified Residential Medication Aide – Bridge (CRMA Bridge)
Prerequisites and Requirements
Requirements
- 1 Session
- Current 24 Hour CRMA Certificate
*The CRMA Bridge is the same course as the CRMA Recertification, with the addition of a med pass. To register, please choose a date under CRMA Recertification, plus register for a medication pass (separate class).
Fees
- $85.00 – Course
- $100.00 – Medication Pass
Course Description
The purpose of the Certified Residential Medication Aide Bridge course is to provide individuals with a current 24 hour CRMA certificate a way to “Bridge” into the full 40 Hour certifications. Each participant must complete the standard CRMA Recertification training as well as complete a Medication Administration Pass supervised by a RN (registered nurse) in a licensed facility.
The course will test the participant’s knowledge of the following
- Residents rights
- State/Federal regulations regarding storage/handling of medications
- Medical Terminology
- Best Practices
*CRMA CERTIFICATION MUST BE NO MORE THAN 30 DAYS PAST EXPIRATION TO BE VALID
**RECERTIFICATION REQUIRED EVERY 2 YEARS
IMPORTANT NOTE: For individuals making a purchase of this training, you will need to register for the CRMA Recertification training ($85.00) {CRMA Recertification Link} and register for the Medication Pass ($100) {CRMA Med Pass Link}. The Registered Nurse will provide and confirm the med pass date with you after meeting the State requirements for the CRMA Recertification training. If you have questions, please contact Mark Lindquist, either by phone 207-828-0048 or by email: mlindquist@portresources.org, Thank you!