NCSBN-MACE Exam Information and Outline
Medication Aide/Assistant Certification Examination (MACE)
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 4, 2026
NCSBN-MACE Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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- Exam Format
- 100 multiple-choice questions (85 scored); 2 hours
- Medication Administration
- Rights of medication administration
- Routes and techniques
- Medication Safety and Errors
- Observation and Reporting
- Role and Responsibility of the Medication Aide
- Basic Pharmacology and Drug Classifications
- Documentation