THE ONLY RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SCHOOL IS TO TAKE YOU THROUGH THE 7 HOURS CONTINUOUS EDUCATION TRAINING AND FORWARD YOUR INFORMATION TO HHSC. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW UP WITH HHSC UNTIL YOU GET YOUR LISCENCE RENEWED.

You can either walk in to pick up the questions (In-person) or take the test on the school’s website here (Online).
If you decide to make payment on the school’s website, there will be a $4 processing fee. Other payment methods are via Zelle transfer, paying with cash or card in person or sending money order. The training fee is $100, which is due at the point of registration. You will need to provide a copy of your social security, ID and previous med aide license to register.

What Next after the Exam?
It normally should take about 3-4 weeks before you get a response from the State. They are in the process of transitioning to a new system. Renewal notices are sent out via email from sender that says SMT Notice registrations@isoqualitytesting.com or by physical mail. Medication Aide’s should check their email and mailbox daily for their renewal notice. If gotten by email, login, click on APPLICATION, fill the application, print out your Medication Aide Renewal Voucher and send your money order to the state with the printed voucher.

Kindly note
– Due to the current situation in the country (COVID-19), they work remotely during this period and might take a little longer. You may call the State at 1-512-438-2025 or 512-662-3979 or email them at medication_aide_program@hhsc.state.tx.us to follow up.

– Effective August 1, 2021, a medication aide who applies to renew his/her permit must submit fingerprints and have his/her criminal background approved by HHSC prior to approval of the renewal. The criminal history check will be FBI-based and include nationwide criminal history information.

You will be notified of the fingerprinting requirement via email or mail. If you attempt to renew prior your renewal month, the renewal will not be processed until fingerprinting is completed. You MUST schedule an appointment with one of these centers to submit your finger prints(Use 11JH9Z as service code). A medication aide is responsible for paying the cost ($38.25)of the fingerprint-based criminal history check. 

HHSC will receive your fingerprints through a secure website within 24-48 business hours after submission. HHSC staff will review your criminal history and provide a criminal evaluation letter within 10 business days after receiving your results. Come with this letter to the school to register for the 7 Hrs CEU.  

If the medication aide remains active on the medication aide registry, fingerprinting is a one-time requirement and cost.

A medication aide who is active on the medication aide registry will be notified via mail of the fingerprinting requirement prior to his/her renewal month. If a medication aide attempts to renew prior to his/her renewal month, HHSC will notify the aide of the fingerprinting requirement.