What type of medications do MA-Cs have restrictions on?

Medication Assistant - Certified (MA-C) professionals have specific limitations regarding the types of medications they can assist with, particularly emphasizing controlled substances. Controlled substances are drugs that are tightly regulated due to their potential for abuse, addiction, and dependency. As a safety and regulatory measure, MA-Cs are prohibited from administering or handling these medications in order to prevent misuse and ensure patient safety. The restrictions help maintain a strict boundary on the types of medications that can be prescribed and managed by non-licensed practitioners, ensuring that only qualified healthcare professionals handle substances that could endanger patients if mismanaged.

In contrast, options such as over-the-counter medications and herbal supplements do not have the same stringent controls and are more commonly within the scope of practice for MA-Cs, unless specified otherwise by state regulations. Additionally, not all oral medications fall under broad restrictions; thus, it is essential for MA-Cs to recognize which specific categories of medications are permissible within their scope of practice.