CRMA is trained to do what?

• A. Administer certain medications in assisted living and group homes
• B. Perform surgical procedures
• C. Provide dental care
• D. Administer medications only in hospitals

Answer: (A)

CRMA stands for Certified Residential Medication Aide, and the role is about safely administering prescribed medications to residents in non-hospital settings. The training focuses on providing medications in places like assisted living facilities and group homes, under physician orders and the facility’s policies. This scope supports residents’ daily care without needing hospital staff, while emphasizing medication safety, proper documentation, and recognizing when to involve supervising clinicians. The other options go beyond the CRMA's scope: performing surgical procedures or providing dental care are tasks for other healthcare professionals, and administering medications only in hospitals is not correct because the CRMA’s focus is on residential care settings rather than hospital-based care.