I. A certified assisted living medication aide (CALMA) shall practice under the supervision of the administrator of the licensed facility and have access to clinical consultation 24 hours a day appropriate for the setting in accordance with regulations established pursuant to RSA 326-B:4, I. II. A CALMA is responsible for competency in the CALMA education program curriculum approved by the board. III. A CALMA is authorized to administer non-injectable medication if: (a) The individual holds a currently valid certificate of completion from a board-approved CALMA education program; and (b) The persons served are in a residential setting as defined in RSA 151:9, VII(a)(1) and (2). IV. After successful completion of the CALMA education program, a CALMA shall be able to: (a) Apply knowledge and techniques in the practice of medication administration; (b) Communicate effectively with the administrator and other health care professionals concerning the administration of medication; (c) Maintain safe and effective methods of medication administration; and (d) Maintain records as directed by the administrator of the facility. V. Any expansion of the scope of practice shall be adopted by legislation in accordance with RSA 332-G:6.
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