1780-90; < Latin veterÄ«nÄrius, equivalent to veterÄ«n(ae) beasts of burden (noun use of feminine plural of veterÄ«nus pertaining to such beasts, equivalent to veter-, stem of vetus old, i.e., grown, able to take a load + -Ä«nus -ine1) + -Ärius -ary.
A certified medication aide (CMA) is responsible for administering medication to patients in a medical setting. They work closely with health professionals and patients to administer and document medication intake, writing reports and documenting customer interactions.hey typical job setting for a certified medication aide is indoors, generally in a hospital or assisted living center. Working hours vary and aren't necessarily typical daytime hours; patients need care around the clock, so there are generally three shifts available: a day shift, a night shift, and an overnight shift.
Strictly speaking, a Certified Medication Aide (CMA) is someone who has passed the Medication Aide Certification Examination (MACE) and provides assistance to patients who are disabled or otherwise unable to entirely provide for their own health either in a hospital, home, or long-term care facility.s the baby boom generation ages, nursing homes and other long-term care facilities will be tested in their ability to provide care. Many use a limited number of registered nurses to supervise vocational nurses and nursesâ aides, enabling lower-cost staff to provide routine care.