FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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1 What is Missouri Assisted Living Association (MALA)?

Missouri Assisted Living Association (MALA) was created because Missouri owners, operators and supporters of assisted living wanted a trade association that was solely and exclusively dedicated to assisted living.

MALA is comprised of assisted living facilities ranging in size from those that care for a few individuals to ones that care for hundreds; as well as companies and individuals that supply and support the assisted living industry.

MALA provides comprehensive legislative and regulatory representation before the Missouri Legislature and the state agencies that regulate assisted living.

There are 21 members elected to serve on the Board of Directors. Board members, with the assistance of the executive director and MALA staff, act as a liason between the industry and regulating agencies.

Membership in MALA is open to all long-term health care providers. Associate membership is available to all interested persons.

2 What is the cost of Level 1 Med Aide and Insulin Administration Certification?

The cost of Level 1 Med Aide Certification and Insulin Administration Certification is as follows:

3 How do I obtain a copy of my certifcation(s)?

To obtain a copy of your Level 1 Med Aide certification certificate and/or your Insulin Administration certification card you must submit

a copy of your driver's license
a copy of your social security card
a note stating which certification(s) copy/copies you need, along with a mail to address
a money order made payable to MALA in the amount of $10 per certification copy (ie: a copy of your Level 1 Med Aide certificate and a copy of your Insulin Administration card would be $20) to:

MALA

428 E. Capitol, Suite 206

Jefferson City, MO 65101

Once your information is received, your request will be processed immediately.

4 How can I become certified to teach Level 1 Med Aide classes?

By attending and succesfully completing one of our "Train theTrainer" workshops and meeting the following requirements:

You must be a RN or a LPN

You must be a RN or a LPN

You must have had one year's experience within the past five years in a long term care facility ; OR be currently employed in a long term care facility and have been employed in that facility for at least six months; OR are or have been an instructor in a health occupations education program.

(LPN's ONLY) Shall not be waivered

(LPN's ONLY) Shall be a graduate of an accredited practical nursing program which has pharmacology in the curriculum

For more information about our "Train the Trainer" workshops click here

5 Who can become a member of MALA?

6 Where is the MALA office located?

7 How often does MALA offer educational opportunities?

In addition to our exceptional educational seminars at our Spring and Fall Conferences each year, MALA also provides training seminars and industry forums at a variety of locations throughout the state of Missouri. MALA membership allows all members preferential price discounts on all educational opportunities offered by MALA. For more information about MALA educational opportunities click here.

Level 1 Med Aide Certification	Insulin Administration Certification
MALA members: $12.00	MALA members: $7.50
Non-members: $14.00	Non-members: $9.50