AR HB1182

Replaces the term "medication assistive person" with "certified medication assistant" throughout Arkansas Code § 17-87-701 to 17-87-708, with authorized abbreviations changing from "M.A.P." to "C.M.A." or "M.A. - C."

Increases required training from 100 hours to 115 hours for certification and removes the previous requirements of one year continuous certified nurse aide registry listing and one year full-time CNA experience

Expands scope of practice to include subcutaneous insulin injections and inhalation medications, while maintaining prohibitions on controlled substances and other parenteral/injectable medications

Requires certified medication assistants to work only at board-designated facilities under licensed nurse supervision, with 8 hours of continuing education for renewal

Establishes penalties including fines of $25-$500 for first violations, Class C misdemeanor for subsequent offenses, and civil penalties up to $1,000 per day for violations