ARKANSAS MEDICATION ASSISTANT CANDIDATE HANDBOOK - Updated 1-5-2011

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Arkansas Medication Assistant Candidate Handbook outlines how to prepare for and complete the Medication Assistant competency examination approved through HEADMASTER LLP under ASBN requirements. It explains eligibility, how to apply using specific RM forms, application submission rules, scheduling and examination day procedures, and key testing policies such as rescheduling, cancellations, security, and result handling. It also specifies retesting expectations and includes practice questions to support achieving the required passing score.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages6

Reading Time15 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Applying to take the Arkansas Medication Assistant Examination

The Examination

Examination Content

Examination Day

Testing Policies

Reschedule/Cancellations

Security

Examination Results

Retaking the Medication Assistant Examination

Practice Questions

D&S DIVERSIFIED TECHNOLOGIES LLP dba HEADMASTER LLP P.O. BOX 6609-- HELENA MT 59604 TELEPHONE: 800-393-8664 FAX: 406-442-3357 EMAIL: [hdmaster@hdmaster.com](hdmaster@hdmaster.com) [WEB SITE:](WEB SITE: www.hdmaster.com)[ ](WEB SITE: www.hdmaster.com)[www.hdmaster.com](WEB SITE: www.hdmaster.com) PROVIDING NURSE AIDE TESTING SERVICES IN ARIZONA, IOWA, MONTANA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, OKLAHOMA, OREGON, SOUTH DAKOTA, TENNESSEE, UTAH AND VERMONT. MEDICATION AIDE TESTING SERVICES IN ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, MONTANA, OHIO, OKLAHOMA (& INSULIN INJECTION) AND OREGON. LEAD WORKER TESTING IN OHIO. -- PROCESS SERVER TESTING IN MONTANA. FACILITY ADMINISTRATOR LICENSURE TESTING IN IDAHO. ARKANSAS MEDICATION ASSISTANT CANDIDATE HANDBOOK (UPDATED 1-5-2011) Contact Information___________________________Questions regarding examination applications-examination scheduling-eligibility to test: HEADMASTER 8:00 am to 6:00 pm MST time M-F……………………………(800) 393-8664 3310 McHugh Drive Fax……….. (406) 442-3357 Helena, MT 59602 Questions about medication assistant certification: Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN) 8:00 am to 4:30 pm M-F………...…(501) 686-2700 1123 S. University – Suite 800 Little Rock, AR 72204 Table of Contents___________________________________ Introduction............................................................................................................……………. 2 Applying to take the Arkansas Medication Assistant Examination………………………………. 2 The Examination....................................................................................................................... 3 Examination Content ………………………………………………………………………………… 3 Examination Day……………………………………………………………………………………… 3 Testing Policies……………..................................................................................………….…. 3-4 Reschedule/Cancellations …………………………………………………………………...……... 4 Security..................................................................................................................................... 4 Examination Results................................................................................................................. 4 Retaking the Medication Assistant Examination………………………………………………….. 4-5 Practice Questions…………………………………………………………………………………… 5-6 AR Medication Assistant Candidate Handbook Updated 1-5-11 Page 1 Introduction___________________________________________The purpose of a Medication Assistant certification examination is to ensure that candidates who are seeking to be Medication Assistants understand the State standards and can competently and safely perform the job of an entry-level Medication Assistant. This handbook describes the process of taking the Medication Assistant competency examination and is designed to help prepare candidates for testing. Candidates must attain a score of at least 80% on a fifty question standardized written examination and meet all requirements of the ASBN to be certified as a Medication Assistant – Certified (MA-C) in Arkansas. Arkansas has approved HEADMASTER LLP to provide examinations and scoring services for the Medication Assistant Certification Examination. For questions not answered in this handbook please contact HEADMASTER toll free at 800-393-8664 or go [to www.hdmaster.com. This](to www.hdmaster.com. This) handbook should be kept for future reference. Applying to take the Medication Assistant Examination_______Complete an application known as the 1101 RM and 1402 RM forms which are available at [www.hdmaster.com. Please](www.hdmaster.com. Please) print neatly and remember to double check your address, phone number, and social security number before signing the application. If it is not signed, your application will be returned. You will be scheduled to take the written examination and will receive a confirmation for your testing date, either from HEADMASTER staff or your instructor. If your instructor sch

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Medication Assistant certification examination in Arkansas?

The examination is designed to ensure candidates understand state standards and can competently and safely perform entry-level Medication Assistant job duties.

How do candidates apply for the Arkansas Medication Assistant examination?

Candidates must complete the 1101 RM and 1402 RM application forms, print neatly, and verify address, phone number, and social security number before signing. Unsigned applications are returned.

What is required to pass the written examination and how long do candidates have?

Candidates complete a 50-question written examination within 60 minutes and must achieve at least an 80% score to pass.

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