UMA Registration Procedures

RNs and LPNs may only delegate medication administration to Medication Aides listed on the Board's UMA Registry. Once registered, a UMA may only administer medications under the delegated authority and supervision of a licensed nurse pursuant to ARSD 20:48:04.01.
Initial Applicant Registration
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Must have completed a high school education or GED
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Must have completed a Board approved 20-hour Medication Administration Training Program
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Submit online application; allow 5-7 business days for processing. Applicants are required to identify the name of a Board approved test Proctor on the application
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RN instructor must submit the RN Attestation Form
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Pass the Board's online UMA exam. Find exam information here
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After taking the exam an applicant will receive immediate notification of pass/fail
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After passing the exam an applicant will be added to the Board's UMA registry. Registration is valid for 2 years
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After failing the exam an applicant should review learning materials with RN instructor, then submit the Re-take Exam Application.
- RN does not need to resubmit the RN Attestation Form
- Upon failing a second time the applicant is required to repeat the 20-hour course
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- Step-by-step Instructions on the application and registration process: click here
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Nursing students & RNs or LPNs who do not Hold Active Licensure
- May apply to waive the 16-hour classroom portion of MATP
- Students must have completed a pharmacology course and fundamentals in nursing that included theory, lab, and clinical content in medication administration
- All applicants must complete the 4-hour clinical/lab training with RN instructor and competency skills checklist
- Submit UMA Waiver Application to Board office
- Pass the Board's UMA exam. See instructions above for New Applicant Registration
- Medication Aide Endorsement from Another State
- May apply to waive the 16-hour classroom portion of MATP
- Must have completed a high school education or GED
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Must have completed equivalent training of at least 20-hours in length and be currently registered as a medication aide in another state
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Must complete the 4-hour clinical/lab training with RN instructor and competency skills checklist
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Submit the UMA Endorsement Application to the Board office
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Pass the Board's UMA exam. See instructions above for New Applicant Registration
Verification of Registration Click here. Registration cards may be printed from this site
Questions: contact Ashley Vis