Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Nursing
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Registration of Medication Aides [18 VAC 90 ‑ 60]
 
Guidance Documents
 
Chapter Information
Description Sets out the requirements for approval of training programs for medication aides, criteria for registration to include submission of an application fee and evidence of approved training and a competency evaluation, renewal and evidence of on-going training, and standards of practice.
State Authority Chapter 30 of Title 54.1
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings See all meetings (3) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Claire Morris, RN  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
Email Address: claire.morris@dhp.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-4665    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amendment to address additional revisions to informal conference orders Fast-Track DPB review in progress.
Regulations to register advanced registered medication aides
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. Becomes effective on 03/11/2026.
Fee Increase 2024 Final Governor's office review in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Result of Periodic Review Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/15/2019.
Renewal fee reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/03/2017.
Administration of medication by subcutaneous route Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/09/2017.
Regulatory reform Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/15/2013.
Increase in fees Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/06/2011.
Grammatical correction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/10/2010.
Address of record/public address and nametags
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2009.
Conforming regulations to 2009 changes in law
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/13/2009.
Exception for dilution of glucagon Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/04/2008.
Correction of section for consistency Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/29/2007.
Initial requirements for registration Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2007.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
CH 0020 Forms revision

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
9/27/2018 Agency Completed Amend
10/16/2012 Agency Completed Amend