Introduction

This handbook is designed for candidates seeking Medication Assistant certification in South Carolina (SC), leading to listing on the South Carolina Medication Assistant Registry. It describes the process of applying for and taking the Medication Assistant Certification Examination (MACE®). It is important that you read the entire handbook and keep a copy of it until you are notified of your examination results. The purpose of the Medication Assistant Certification Examination is to ensure that individuals who administer medication have the basic knowledge and skills to perform their duties.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) has contracted with Credentia, a nationally recognized leading provider of assessment services to regulatory agencies, to administer the examination. Credentia will develop, score, and report the results of the Medication Assistant Certification Examination to the South Carolina Medication Assistant Registry. Completion of this Medication Assistant Certification Examination and subsequent listing on the SC Medication Assistant Registry will qualify an individual for consideration of employment in a skilled Nursing facility in South Carolina.

Medication Assistant Examination

Credentia has developed this examination to meet the Medication Assistant evaluation requirement of South Carolina state laws and regulations. The examination is a measure of medication assistant related knowledge, skills, and abilities. The purpose of the examination is to make sure that you understand and can safely perform the job of an entry-level Medication Assistant.