Scope of Practice



​CMA I and CMA II credential holders may administer medications under the delegation of a nurse within the limits set forth in Kentucky Administrative Regulations, 201 KAR 20:700.


CMA I can “administer oral or topical medication under the delegation of a nurse upon successful completion of a board approved examination that validates the competency of the topics covered by the CMA curriculum.” See, 201 KAR 20:700, Section 2(1)(b).

CMA II role includes the scope of practice of a CMA I (described above)  additionally, they can “administer only insulin via preloaded insulin pen upon successful completion of a board approved program that validates the competency of administration of insulin via preloaded insulin pen.” See, 201 KAR 20:700, Section 2(2)(b).

You may view 201 KAR 20:700 Medication aide training programs and credentialing of medication aides here: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/201/020/700/  

You may view 201 KAR 20:400 Delegation of Nursing Tasks here: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/201/020/400/


​How can I become credentialed as a CMA?

The requirements to obtain the CMA I credential include:
The Ability to Read, Write, & Speak English
The Ability to Work Basic Math
Have a High School Diploma or GED
Be a State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) with 6-months of Continuous Work Experience
Complete a CMA I Training Program and Complete the MACE or a Board Approved Examination within 60 days of Program Completion

The requirements to obtain the CMA II credential include: 

Obtained the CMA I Credential
Complete a CMA II Training Program and Complete a Board Approved Examination within 60 days of Program Completion

Click here​ to learn more about the application/renewal process.