CRMA Class Enrollment Policy:
To maintain a professional, structured, and high-quality training environment,
all CRMA class registrations must be coordinated through the student’s employer.
This DHHS-approved, 40-hour CRMA hybrid course follows the Maine CRMA curriculum and Chapter 113 Regulations for unlicensed support staff certification in Maine, enabling them to administer non-injectable medications in a licensed residential care setting. Licensed settings include Assisted living, nursing home, outpatient medical office, drug detox recovery, and a variety of other residential healthcare services.
Non-injectable medications include: pills/tablets/capsules, liquids, inhalers (through nose or mouth), nasal spray, eye drops, ear drops, topical creams/ointments/lotions, vaginal/ rectal creams or suppositories.
This hybrid course is specifically for students who are unable to attend a full live 5-day class due to work/scheduling constraints. Students will be required to attend 3 in-person class days in South Portland, coordinated with the student's supervisor and the instructor.To be accepted into this course, you must already be employed and experienced in residential healthcare, and be able to manage independent study from the reading and learning resources below on this website.
The course is completed in 3 steps
1. independent reading
2. meeting in-person for 3 class days and quizzes/exam with the instructor
3. hands-on med pass demonstration at the student's workplace under the supervision of an RN and completing the CRMA skills checklist. The completed skills checklist must be emailed within 30 days from the final exam date to info@medpromaine.com
It’s not just about giving medications....
Our courses help you learn how to simplify tasks, organize details, manage your time, and think like a leader. You will also improve the overall quality of residential care and elevate the healthcare profession as a whole.

The Maine CRMA 40-hour course (Certified Residential Medication Aide) is Maine DHHS approved for unlicensed certification to give non-injectable medications to clients in a licensed residential care setting. Licensed settings include Assisted living, nursing home, outpatient medical office, drug detox recovery, and a variety of other residential healthcare services.

Begin reviewing the Maine CRMA curriculum

Also review the Maine Chapter 113 workplace rules

Students can begin the self-study any time from the website resources below. It takes about 30-35 hours to complete all the reading. Enrolled students are encouraged to contact the instructor any time with questions.

Chapter 113 of the Maine DHHS regulations contains a list of governing rules that set the standard on how care is provided in a residential setting.
Section 5-
medications and treatments

Students are required to attend
3 in-person class days in
South Portland, coordinated with the student's supervisor and the instructor.
“The med pass” is the student’s hands-on demonstration at their own place of employment to administer the Resident’s actual medications, utilizing the CRMA skills checklist, under the supervision of a registered nurse.
The completed checklist must be signed, dated and emailed to medpromaine@gmail.com

After all course requirements are complete and we receive the completed skills checklist, it is the student's responsibility to verify that their new certificate is active
before working as a CRMA.

Job roles, workplace rules/regs infection control, vital signs
This video shows you an example of how to document on an electronic MAR (medication administration record), each time a med is given or missed.
MedPro Maine
Info@medpromaine.com
Disclaimer: The content on this website, including linked articles and external resources, is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for clinical decisions. External links are provided as a courtesy; I do not endorse or control third-party content. All copyrighted material remains the property of its original source.
Copyright © 2025 Pro Health Train - All Rights Reserved.