1780-90; < Latin veterÄ«nÄrius, equivalent to veterÄ«n(ae) beasts of burden (noun use of feminine plural of veterÄ«nus pertaining to such beasts, equivalent to veter-, stem of vetus old, i.e., grown, able to take a load + -Ä«nus -ine1) + -Ärius -ary.
A certified medication aide (CMA) is responsible for administering medication to patients in a medical setting. They work closely with health professionals and patients to administer and document medication intake, writing reports and documenting customer interactions.hey typical job setting for a certified medication aide is indoors, generally in a hospital or assisted living center. Working hours vary and aren't necessarily typical daytime hours; patients need care around the clock, so there are generally three shifts available: a day shift, a night shift, and an overnight shift.
The medication aide's role is providing routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, to patients whose condition and drug regimen are stable. The aide has a list of patients and medications each day, and must administer medications in the indicated dosage at the correct time.ot all states permit the use of medication aides, and those that do vary widely in their training requirements. They can range from as little as four hours' training to as much as 100 hours. Some states administer their own licensing exams.