DDS Medication Certification (Developmental Disabilities Services Medication Administration Training)
"DDS Medication Certification" is not a single national certification but rather refers to state-specific medication administration training and certification programs for staff serving individuals with developmental disabilities. The most well-documented programs are in Connecticut and Oklahoma, with related certification pathways in Maryland. In Connecticut, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) administers a streamlined Medication Administration Training Program in collaboration with DPH and DCF, consisting of Phase 1 (online or in-person theory), a 100-question initial exam requiring a score of 85% or higher, and an in-person Phase 2 practical class . The curriculum emphasizes the 5 Rights (Right Individual, Time, Drug, Dose, Route) and the "Rule of 3" (checking the 5 Rights three times before administration), with strict prohibitions against non-licensed staff administering insulin injections or any injectable medications except auto-injectors like Epi-Pens . Certification must be renewed every two years, requiring a written exam and an on-site practicum within 90 days prior to expiration . In Oklahoma, the Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) Medication Administration Technician (DDMAT) certification is governed by OAC 340:100-3-38.10, requiring completion of an approved training course taught by an RN or LPN, with certification valid for two calendar years and renewal requirements based on whether the certification has expired for less or more than 60 days . Maryland offers a parallel pathway through the Board of Nursing, where the Certified Medication Technician (CMT) credential requires a 20-hour Board-approved training program specific to practice settings including Developmental Disabilities, with certification renewal every two years requiring a 4-hour Clinical Update and 100 hours of practice .
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