Medication Aide Certification Examination (MACE)
Credential: Medication Aide Certification Examination (MACE)
Credentialing Agency: National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN)
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN), Medication Aide Certification Examination (MACE) is a national medication aide certification exam typically administered to nurse aides who choose to receive additional training to become certified medication aides. Once certified, these medication aides serve an important role in hospitals and long-term care facilities by helping distribute medications and monitoring for adverse reactions. Before taking the MACE, candidates must contact the medication aide program in their state and meet training/educational program requirements.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Medication Aide Certification Examination (MACE)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience
- Education
- Training: State determines training/educational program requirements
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN)
111 East Wacker Drive
Suite 2900
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 525-3600
Fax: (312) 279-1032
Contact Page
Education and/or Training REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must contact the medication aide program in their state and meet training/educational program requirements.
Written Exam
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Authorized Duties (16%)
- Building Relationships
- Delegation
- Role of MA-C
- Specific Legal and Ethical Issues
- Location and Use of Resources and References
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Medication Administration, Observation and Reporting (60%)
- Administering and Charting Medications
- Safety and Rights of Medication Administration
- Routes of Administration
- Factors Affecting How the Body Uses Medication
- Classifications/Categories of Medications Related to Body Systems and Actions
- Rights of Individuals
- Causes and Reporting of Medication Errors
- Reporting of Symptoms and Side Effects
- Reporting Any Change from Client's Normal Condition
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Medication Concepts and Measurements (24%)
- Medication Concepts
- Measurements
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Medication Aide Certification Examination (MACE) examination:
- Best Sources
- General References
Testing Information
Testing for this credential is handled by Pearson VUE. The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.
To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:
For more information on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN) testing process, visit the agency website.