The Medication Administration Program certification isn’t free, and for a lot of people working in residential care or community support settings in Massachusetts, the cost
Failing the MAP test is frustrating, especially when you put in time preparing for it. But it happens more often than most people want to
Alt Text: A healthcare student practicing MAP transcription by carefully comparing a Health Care Provider (HCP) order to a Medication Administration Record (MAR). Most MAP
Alt Text: A MAP-certified healthcare worker in Massachusetts carefully verifying a medication label against a MAR to prevent errors. Medication errors in direct care settings
Alt Text: Students in a Massachusetts MAP class practicing medication administration at a simulated medication station with an instructor. Signing up for a Medication Administration
Alt Text: A healthcare professional in Massachusetts reviewing their MAP certification expiration date to prepare for the 90-day renewal window. MAP Recertification in Massachusetts: Keeping
Alt Text: Side-by-side comparison of a MAP certified worker in a community group home and an LPN in a clinical hospital setting in Massachusetts. One
Alt Text: A healthcare professional in a Massachusetts community program setting reviewing medication administration requirements and documentation. Before you enroll in a Medication Administration Program,
You already know you need a BLS Provider card. The next question is which organization should issue it. The American Heart Association and the American
Alt Text: A healthcare professional demonstrating the correct technique for responding to an infant choking victim during a BLS certification class. Alt Text: Infographic diagram
