SB2427 amends Tennessee's medication aide certification requirements, including training duration and eligibility criteria.
SB2427 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, Chapter 7, to revise the requirements for medication aide certification. It establishes a training program duration between 14 and 90 days, modifies eligibility criteria for certification, and specifies that applicants must pass a standardized knowledge and skill examination within two attempts. The bill also allows for certification of individuals who are certified in another state with equivalent requirements or are enrolled in an approved nursing school. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.
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