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.
This article investi-. gates the safety and authorized duties of one type of unlicensed. assistant, the medication aide, also known by other titles, in-. cluding medication assistant, trained medication employee, and. medication technician. A review of the academic literature on. medication-aide safety and an exploratory review of medication-. aide regulations are presented. Review of the Literature. Research suggests that medication aides are capable of safely. administering oral, topical, and some parenteral medications;