FAQ

1. How do I become a Medication Aide? 
Possess a recommendation to become a medication aide from the CNA’s current supervising nurse, director of nursing, or nursing home administrator. Complete an Approved Medication Aide Training Program with a final grade of not less than “C” or demonstrate substantially equivalent training that meets the curriculum requirements in Rule 1.12 for Approval of Medication Aide Training Programs documented on an official transcript for individuals in the United States Military as provided for in section 12-20-202(4), C.R.S.

2. May I perform duties of a medication aide before I am licensed? 
You must not work as a Medication Aide until you are licensed in Colorado.

3. How do I reinstate an expired authority? 
To reinstate an expired authority, If less than 2 years, complete the reinstatement application, pay the fee and submit to the Board. If over two years you must retrain and retest.

4. How do I arrange for special accommodations? 
Special requests must be submitted and approved prior to testing. Documentation from your physician or other qualifying professional must be included with the request. Please refer to the Special Exam Requests and Services section of the candidate handbook for details.

5. Is there a time limit in which I must pass the exam? 
You must Pass the written Competency Evaluation in three or fewer attempts within one year of the completion receipt of the Medication Aide Training application.

6. Can I register for an exam or check my score online? 
If you passed the examination, Colorado Board of Nursing will review your application to determine if you meet all of the requirements for issuing the Medication Aide Authority license.

7. What form of payment do you accept and may I take it to the test site? 
All payments must be made at the time of scheduling your examination by credit card, pre-paid credit card, PayPal or electronic voucher.

8. How long do I have to wait to retake the exam, after a failed attempt? 
There is a 48-hour waiting period. https://credentia.com/test-takers/comace.

9. How long will it take me to find out if I passed or failed? 
Your score reports Written Exam will be accessible through your Credentia account. Please check your account to find out if you passed or failed.