CHALLENGE EXAMINATION for the KENTUCKY MEDICATION AIDE

1. The following individuals may challenge the course:

• Individuals who have successfully completed the first semester of NURS courses in the practical nursing program, third semester of an associate degree nursing program, or completed senior standing in a baccalaureate nursing program (verification required). The examination must be scheduled within one year of the completion of the last nursing course.
• Individuals who have successfully completed a professional or practical nursing program, but have not yet taken or passed the RN or LPN state licensure exam (verification required).

2. Individuals who challenge the medication aide exam must take the Medicaid Nurse Aide exam and be placed on the registry within 4 months of employment.

3. Individuals who hold medication aide certificates from another state may take the KMA challenge exam after being placed on the Kentucky Nurse Aide registry by exam or reciprocity (verification required).

CHALLENGE EXAM COST

The challenge exam cost is required on scheduled test date.

Challenge exam: $40.00

Pam Bulle
Region 4 KNAT Coordinator BGTC – Glasgow Campus
129 State Avenue
Glasgow, KY 42141
pamela.bulle@kctcs.edu
In Glasgow: 270.651.5673
Outside Glasgow: 270.901.1202