MEDICATION CERTIFICATION (MED CERT)
Med-Certification (Med-Cert) Requirement
All Shift Coordinator and Program Manager level positions must become fully med-
certified within six (6) months of hire or promotion.
All full-time and part-time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) must become fully
med-certified within six (6) months of beginning the med-certification process. The
selection of DSPs to begin the med-certification process will be based on agency and
program needs.
Full med-certification includes all of the following:
Completing the State DDS Med-Certification course
Passing the med-certification exam
Receiving a valid DDS med-certification card
Completing an in-residence pass and pour with an agency nurse (RN).
Med-Certification Process
Employees must complete each step of the med-certification process accurately and
on time. This includes, but is not limited to:
Accurately completing and submitting the initial med-cert form to the
designated person
Registering online for a CT Train account, and providing the CT Train ID to the
med-cert coordinator promptly
Responding to all communications (emails, calls, texts, etc.) within 24-business
hours
Attending all required med-cert classes as scheduled, on-time and for the entire
class
Attending and passing the med-cert exam, on-time and with all required
information and equipment
Completing the required in-residence pass and pour with an agency nurse (RN)
Missing a step in this process is considered a “No Action” occurrence and may result
in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Failure to complete the
process accurately and on time may also result in disciplinary action, up to and
including termination.