What happens if you do not recertify before your medical certification anniversary?

If you do not recertify before your medical certification anniversary, you cannot administer medication. Certification is essential to ensure that individuals possess the required knowledge and skills to safely handle medication administration. Without a current certification, it is not permissible to continue these practices, as it could pose risks to individuals receiving medication care.

While there may be additional consequences related to certification status, such as losing certification or the need to retake classes, the immediate effect of failing to recertify is the inability to legally administer medications. This maintains a standard of safety and accountability in healthcare settings, ensuring that all medication administration is performed by qualified individuals.