The Medication Assistant III may perform the intervention of administering medications to the client in an ambulatory health care setting. A licensed nurse must be available to monitor the client’s progress and effectiveness of the prescribed medication regimen.  Delegation of medication administration in acute care settings or for individuals with unstable or changing nursing care needs is specifically precluded by these rules. See Chapter 54-07-05 in the Administrative Rules and Regulations for specifics.

While current certification through one of the Board-approved agencies allows a Medical Assistant to hold Unlicensed Assistive Persons (UAP) registry, the Board determined (per NDCC 43-12.1 and NDAC 54-07-05) that online-only education does not qualify an individual for MAIII registry.  A qualified MAIII applicant must have received medication administration training through an in-person clinical component to prepare the applicant to administer medications in their role as a Medical Assistant.

1. Must currently be registered as an Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) or have recently applied for UAP registry as a Medical Assistant or Nursing Student on the Nurse Portal.
   • If you are not a registered UAP or have not recently applied for UAP, then you are required to apply for the UAP registration prior to applying for the MAIII.
   • An applicant will not be issued a full MAIII registration until their active UAP registration is verified.
2. The Medication Assistant III application and nonrefundable application fee on the NDBON Nurse Portal;
3. A criminal history record check (CHRC) (and fees associated with this) according to chapter 54-07-02.1;
4. Have a current and active certification from AAMA, NHA, NCCT, NAHP or AMT; and
5. An official transcript with the degree posted verifying the individual has completed the program which included an in person clinical component. This must be sent directly from the school or training facility.
6. Nursing students do not need to send a transcript or have a certification (#6 & #7 above). They must submit the Verification of Eligibility for Medication Assistant Registry completed by their program available here: SFN 53337 – Verification of Eligibility – Medication Assistant.

Upon receipt of an application for MAIII registration, payment of the application fee, and evidence that the applicant will meet all the requirements for registration in North Dakota, the board may issue a temporary permit to practice in this state. The temporary permit expires at the end of 90 days and is non-renewable. The applicant is responsible for completing all requirements for registry prior to the end of the 90-day permit.