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.
An aide typically will also measure patientsâ vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature and breathing and heart rates, throughout the day. If a patient's vital signs are outside of the normal range, the aide does not treat the patient but instead will inform the facility's nurses or doctors on duty. A medication aide keeps detailed medical records on patients and must note any allergies or other reactions in the patients' files.