                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

REGISTRATION REQUIRED (§ 54.1-3041)

A. A medication aide who administers drugs that would otherwise be
self-administered to residents in an assisted living facility licensed by the
Department of Social Services shall be registered by the Board as a registered
medication aide.

B. A medication aide who administers drugs as determined permissible by the
Board for administration to long-term care residents who do not have a clinical
condition that requires evaluation by a registered nurse or licensed practical
nurse for the administration of medications in a nursing home licensed by the
Department of Health shall be registered by the Board as an advanced registered
medication aide.

C. An advanced registered medication aide who is registered to administer drugs
to residents in a nursing home licensed by the Department of Health shall also
be authorized to administer drugs to residents in an assisted living facility.

HISTORY: 2005, cc. 610, 924; 2024, c. 284; 2025, c. 277.