A bill for an act relating to certified medication aides.

This bill streamlines certification for medication aides in Iowa. It allows aides certified in other states to become certified in Iowa by passing required exams without additional requirements (like prior Iowa employment). The bill requires the state department to create a free online registry where approved exam providers can upload proof of successful exam completion. It also rescinds outdated administrative rules about medication aide training and mandates new rules to ensure consistency in certification standards across nursing and mental health facilities. The changes directly affect medication aides, nursing facilities, and intermediate care facilities for persons with mental illness.