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 for ensuring that individuals have the necessary knowledge and skills to safely administer medications. If your certification lapses, it indicates that you are not currently recognized as having completed the required training or evaluations, which means you are not authorized to give medications until you regain your certification. This is crucial for maintaining safety and compliance with regulations in medication administration.

While there may be other consequences associated with failing to recertify, such as potentially needing to retake training, the immediate effect is the prohibition against administering medication until the certification is restored.