The Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) has created a straightforward process for individuals seeking to become either a Certified Medication Aide or obtain a temporary certification in this role. This meticulous process is encapsulated in the Utah DOPL Application form. Ensuring a smooth licensure pathway requires applicants to submit a fully completed application, paired with all necessary supporting documents and the prescribed fees. It is crucial to understand that the application fee is non-refundable and is a prerequisite for processing the application. The form mandates applicants to provide their Social Security Number for identification purposes and as part of the state’s compliance with child support enforcement and legal mandates. The form acts as a comprehensive guide, detailing mandatory attachments, including proof of completion of a recognized Medication Aide Certified training program, fingerprint cards for a criminal background check, and documentation of current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant, among others. Delays in the licensure process are often due to incomplete applications, underlining the importance of submitting a meticulously filled application. Additionally, the application highlights the importance of understanding Utah laws and rules related to nursing practices, meeting education and examination requirements, and adhering to the protocol for certification renewal and address updates. This detailed approach underlines the DOPL's commitment to ensuring that only qualified individuals are granted licensure, thereby protecting public health and safety.
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Form Name | Utah Form Dopl Ap |
Form Length | 9 pages |
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Other names | 084_MAC_individ ual medication aide certified utah form |
STATE OF UTAH
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
MEDICATION AIDE CERTIFIED
MEDICATION AIDE CERTIFIED TEMPORARY
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION:
General Statement: The Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) desires to provide courteous and timely service to all applicants for licensure. To facilitate the application process, submit a complete application form including all applicable supporting documents and fees. Failure to submit a complete application and supply all necessary information will delay processing and may result in denial. The fees are for processing your application and will not be refunded. Please read
all instructions carefully.
Address of Record: The address provided on this application WILL BE YOUR ADDRESS OF RECORD. All correspondence from DOPL will be sent to that address. You are responsible to directly notify DOPL of any change to your address of record. Do not rely on a forwarding order as state mail is not forwarded.
Social Security Number: A social security number is classified as a private record under the Utah Government Records Access and Management Act. It is used by DOPL as an individual identifier. It is also used for child support enforcement pursuant to Subsection
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Mandatory Attachment Checklist (Applications with incomplete attachments will not be considered and may be denied.)
Submit a complete Division of Occupational Licensing (DOPL) Medication Aide Certified application to the DOPL
address listed below. If you are applying for a temporary certification, you will need to complete the full application. Submit a $90.00
and a $20.00 surcharge for a BCI fingerprint file search, and a $20.00 surcharge for a FBI fingerprint file search.
Submit two applicant fingerprint cards (Form
bring your completed application to DOPL’s office at 160 E 300 S, Main Lobby, Salt Lake City, your fingerprints can be electronically scanned using DOPL’s Identix equipment.
Submit documentation of having completed an approved Medication Aide Certified (MAC) training program. Request
that the training program submit documentation of completion directly to DOPL. Failure to submit official documentation of completion will result in denial of your application as incomplete.
Submit documentation of current certification in good standing as a Certified Nursing Assistant with the Utah Nursing
Assistant Registry.
Submit documentation of a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Submit documentation of a minimum of 2,000 hours of experience as a certified nurse aide in a
within the two years prior to application. Documentation may include
Submit two letters of recommendation from a
your work practices as a certified nurse aide.
Submit documentation of successful completion of the MACE Certification Examination
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Submit the “Temporary Certification Form”. Please note that the temporary certification will expire if you do not sit for the first available examination or if you fail the examination. Once you have taken the MACE Certification Examination, submit documentation of successful completion to DOPL.
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*Important Additional Important Information:
1.Application Processing: Processing time for an application, where the fingerprints have been electronically scanned by DOPL and there are no issues that need to be resolved, is approximately 7 to 21 business days if the application is complete. If the application is incomplete, the processing time will increase.
2.Laws and Rules: You are required to understand Utah laws and rules pertaining to your practice. The following laws and rules are available on the Internet at www.dopl.utah.gov.
Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing Act,
General Rules of the Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing,
Nurse Practice Act,
Nurse Practice Act Rules,
3.Education Requirement: You must complete an approved Medication Aide Certified program. Completion of an approved program is documented by submitting an official document from the training program includes the date of completion.
4.Examination Requirement: The required examination will be NCSBN’s Medication Aide Certified Examination (MACE). However, this examination will not be available until February 1, 2014. If you are submitting an application for a temporary certification, please contact the Division after February 1, 2014 for information regarding the MACE examination.
5.Temporary Certification: Temporary Certification may be issued to a person who meets all licensure requirements except the passing of the MACE examination. The temporary certification will be issued for a period of twelve (12) months. Please note: The temporary certification will automatically expire upon release of official examination results if the applicant fails the examination or if the applicant does not take the first available examination.
6.Certification Renewal: All medication aide certified certification expire March 31 of each
7.Updating Address Information: It is your responsibility to maintain a current address with DOPL. If your address is incorrect, you will not receive correspondence from DOPL. Address changes can be made online at www.dopl.utah.gov.
Please note that the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, section
(a)An applicant, licensee, or certificate holder shall send the division a signed statement, in a form required by the division, notifying within 10 business days of a change in mailing address.
(c)In addition to providing a mailing address, an applicant, licensee, or certificate holder may provide to the division, in a form required by the division, an email address and may designate email as the preferred method of receiving notifications from the division.
7.Name Change: If you have been licensed or certified by DOPL under any other name, please submit documentation of your name change (i.e. copy of a marriage license or divorce decree).
8.Fingerprint Information: All applicants are required to undergo a criminal background check and fingerprint search through the files of the bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). To expedite the licensure process, you can obtain electronic fingerprinting at DOPL’s office at 160 E. 300 S., Salt Lake City, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. The cost for having fingerprints electronically scanned by DOPL is covered in the $40
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If you are unable to obtain electronic fingerprints at DOPL’s office, you must include two (2) blue fingerprint cards (Form
Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) Information:
Check with BCI for pricing of their services
Fingerprinting and Photo Services are available from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday except holidays
Address: 3888 W. 5400 S., Taylorsville, UT 84118 (1/2 block west of Bangerter Highway, behind McDonalds)
Website: www.bci.utah.gov. Telephone number: (801)
Review of your FBI Record: If you wish to challenge the accuracy of the information in your FBI record, you should contact the agency that contributed the information in question. You may also direct the challenge to the FBI, Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division, Attn. SCU, Mod.
11.Acceptable Forms of Payment: Licensure fees can be paid by check or money order, made payable to “DOPL.” Cash and debit/credit cards (American Express, MasterCard, and Visa) are also accepted in person at DOPL’s main office. Credit card information is not accepted over the telephone.
12. Mail Complete Application to:By U.S. Mail Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing
P.O. Box 146741
Salt Lake City, Utah
By Delivery or Express Mail
Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing
160East 300 South, 1st Floor Lobby Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Telephone Numbers:
(801)
(866)
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State of Utah
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
160 East 300 South, P.O. Box 146741
Salt Lake City, Utah
Telephone (801)
www.dopl.utah.gov
MEDICATION AIDE CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE CERTIFIED TEMPORARY
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(Course must be at least 60 clock hours of classroom learning and 40 clock hours of clinical practice.)
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AFFIDAVIT and RELEASE AUTHORIZATION
I am the applicant described and identified in this application for licensure, certification, or registration in the State of Utah.
I am qualified in all respects for the license, certificate, or registration for which I am applying in this application.
To the best of my knowledge, the information contained in the application and its supporting document(s) is free of fraud, misrepresentation, or omission of material fact.
To the best of my knowledge, the information contained in the application and its supporting document(s) is truthful, correct, and complete; and, discloses all material facts regarding the applicant and associated individuals necessary to properly evaluate the applicant’s qualifications for licensure.
I will ensure that any information subsequently submitted to the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing in conjunction with this application or its supporting documents meet the same standard as set forth above.
I understand that it is unlawful and punishable as a class A misdemeanor to apply for or obtain a license or to otherwise deal with the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing or a licensing board through the use of fraud, forgery, or intentional deception, misrepresentation, misstatement, or omission.
I understand that this application will be classified as a public record and will be available for inspection by the public, except with regard to the release of information which is classified as controlled, private, or protected under the Government Records Access and Management Act or restricted by other law.
I authorize all persons, institutions, organizations, schools, governmental agencies, employers, references, or any others not specifically included in the preceding characterization, which are set forth directly or by reference in this application, to release to the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, State of Utah, any files, records, or information of any type reasonably required for the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing to properly evaluate my qualifications for examination approval/licensure/certification/registration by the State of Utah.
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COMPLIANCE WITH UTAH LAWS AND RULES
I understand that it my continuing responsibility to read, understand, and apply the requirements contained in all statutes and rules pertaining to the occupation or profession for which I am applying, and that failure to do so may result in civil, administrative, or criminal sanctions.
Name: ____________________________________ Signature: ____________________________________ Date: __________
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MEDICATION AIDE CERTIFIED QUALIFYING QUESTIONNAIRE |
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Read thoroughly, and answer the questions. Do not leave any question blank. |
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(Note: If you have formally expunged a criminal record you do not need to disclose that criminal history.) |
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If you answered “yes” to questions 24, 25, 26, 27 or 28 above, you must submit a complete narrative of the circumstances that occurred for EACH and EVERY conviction, plea in abeyance, and/or deferred sentence. You must also attach copies of all applicable police report(s), court record(s), and probation/parole officer report(s).
If you are unable to obtain any of the records required above, you must submit documentation on official letterhead from the police department and/or court indicating that the information is no longer available.
If you have formally expunged a criminal record as evidenced by a court order signed by a judge, you do not need to disclose that criminal history. Expungement orders must be sent to the Bureau of Criminal Identification and the FBI to enable the expungement to be completed and the criminal history eliminated from the records.
If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, enclose with this application complete information with respect to all circumstances and the final result, if such has been reached.
A “yes” answer does not necessarily mean you will not be granted a license; however, DOPL may request additional documentation if the information submitted is insufficient.
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Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing 160 East 300 South, P.O. Box 146741
Salt Lake City, Utah
MEDICATION AIDE CERTIFIED
TEMPORARY CERTIFICATION
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I hereby certify that I will not practice as a medication aide certified until I have been granted a temporary license. Once the temporary license has been issued, I will only practice under direct supervision of a license nurse as defined in the Nurse Practice Act Rule
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TO BE COMPLETED BY SUPERVISING NURSE:
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I hereby certify that I am a licensed nurse in good standing and I will supervise the practice of the above named Medication Aide Certified. I understand that I must provide direct supervision, and be on the same site as the applicant. The Nurse Practice Act Rule subsection
(41) "Supervision", as used in this rule, means the provision of guidance and review by a licensed nurse for the accomplishment of a nursing task or activity, including the provision for the initial direction of the task, periodic inspection of the actual act of accomplishing the task or activity, and evaluation of the outcome.
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