hired as CNA but asked to hand out medications...?

[duluth]

Is it right to be hired by a long term care facility as a CNA. but you also have your TMA certification. Can you pass out oral medication if asked to by the Nurse in charge?

this is a question for medical ethics class and i wanted to get some opinions.

I would think its alright if your certified am I wrong?

[amoLucia]

What do you think would be the first place to ask about the LEGALITY of that activity? Clue - not us!

[WannaBNursey, ADN, ASN, RN]

Nope, you're working outside of the scope of your hired position.

[NutmeggeRN, BSN]

What is TMA and what does that allow you to do (or not?)

[duluth]

TMA =trained medication aide

allows you to give out medications.

[duluth]

I figured out the correct answer for this in my state = Minnesota.

it is legal as long as you are a CNA and had training for medication.

here is the website i found. https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/?id=4658.1360

thanks to the people that actually tried to help.

[Marsha238612]

I'm glad you found your answer on your own because seems like those other posts above were answering with another question :/ made no sense.

This forum is for people who need answers not to be judged for what they're asking!!! Have you ever heard "there's no such thing as a stupid question"? Think about it!