LAI Medication Manager Certification Course
LeadingAge Iowa’s Medication Manager Certification Course meets the Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing (DIAL) requirements for medication administration in assisted living, adult day and elder group homes, which were effective March 1, 2021. Registrants will experience a research-based course with video demonstrations, interactive activities, and quizzes to ensure comprehension. The online, on-demand course has been designed to be mobile and tablet friendly, allowing registrants to take the course from any location with internet access.
Pursuant to Iowa Administrative Code 481--67.5(2)(f), any non-licensed individual administering medications in an assisted living program, adult day services, or elder group home must have at a minimum successfully completed a medication manager certification course. All unlicensed staff who administer medications must complete the course and clinical practicum prior to passing medications.
Program Highlights:
- On-Demand, online training and final exam. (Approximately 12 hours)
- Clinical practicum curriculum with guided instructions for onsite training by the program’s registered nurse. (Approximately 4 hours)
- A portable medication manager certificate. (Valid in Iowa)
Course Fee:
$145 per registrant
Requirements:
- Certified Medication Managers must be 18 years of age.
- The program’s registered nurse must attest to the student’s completion of the clinical practicum and assessment of skills.
- Course registrants must complete each module before moving forward and must successfully pass the written exam and the clinical practicum before receiving certification.
- Course registrants must be competent in obtaining vital signs.
Test-Only Option:
Cost: $100
As of June 2025, LeadingAge Iowa is pleased to offer a test-only option for the Medication Manager program. Test-only options are available for individuals who’ve previously completed a similar course to the Medication Manager program in another state and would like to be certified in Iowa. Individuals must be pre-approved by LeadingAge Iowa staff to receive the link to register for the test only option. Email [email protected] for pre-approval or with questions on the test-only option.
LeadingAge Iowa Medication Manager UPDATED Purchase Instructions
The Medication Manager Certification is now available for direct purchase through the LeadingAge Iowa storefront. Course purchases will automatically create user accounts and assign the course immediately after purchase. Users will receive an email with username and login instructions. Purchase instructions can be found below.
Current CE Solutions Customers: If you would like the completion moved to the user’s CE Solutions account, please contact your CSR after the course is completed.
- Go to https://leadingageiowalearn.com/lai-mmc100-medication-manager-certification
- If purchasing for a user other than yourself – Click Purchase for other users and enter user information (name, company name, unique email address). NOTE: Nurse license number is not required and can be left blank.
- Enter quantity and add to cart
- Check out
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