Ohio Code § 4723.653

Ohio Code § 4723.653. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 4723.653.

(A) A person who holds a current, valid certificate as a medication aide shall be known

as a “ certified medication aide ” or “ CMA .”  The board of nursing shall establish and maintain a registry of certified medication

aides and make the registry available on its internet web site. (B) No person shall engage in the administration of medication as a medication aide,

represent the person as being a certified medication aide, or use the title, “medication

aide,” or any other title implying that the person is a certified medication aide,

for a fee, salary, or other compensation, or as a volunteer, without holding a current,

valid certificate as a medication aide under this chapter. (C) No person shall employ a person not certified as a medication aide under this chapter

to engage in the administration of medication as a medication aide.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 4723.653
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
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