Medication Attendant Certified (MAC)
What is Medication Attendant Certified (MAC)?
The Medication Attendant Certified (MAC) is a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), who has received additional training in designated medication preparation and administration. The primary role of the MAC is administering medications, and he/ she will not have a patient care assignment which conflicts or distracts from his/ her primary role . The MAC's role is completely dependent upon the delegation from a licensed nurse. The MAC cannot function without delegation from the licensed nurse.
MAC Regulations: State Regulations Minimum Licensing Standards LAC 48:2 Chapter 100 Subchapter G (rule updated January 2020)
LNHA Memo re: Final Rule in the Louisiana Register for the MAC Programs
Clinical Agency Permission Application for MAC Program: click here
The initial MAC certificate will be valid for 12 months from date of issue.
Michelle Lewis, Program Manager
Phone: (225) 342-7715
Email: JuanMichelle.Lewis@LA.GOV