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Conferences, Trainings & Education

Join MALA for educational and networking opportunities, to keep current with industry trends, and to share best practices with colleagues. MALA provides quality education and training for health care professionals in the industry.

Participate in educational sessions at the spring and fall MALA conferences, then put the information you learn into practice. Take advantage of regional training seminars and industry forums. MALA members enjoy discounted rates on all MALA events.

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MALA Training & Conference Opportunities

Participants wishing to attend must submit the following to MALA at least two weeks prior to the workshop date:

Upon MALA’s approval of your registration, you will be notified in via email.

View more information and register for available training dates.

Registration Fees:

Member: $275 per person Non-Member: $325 per person

View more information and register for available training dates.

Lodging Option:

Courtyard by Marriot – Columbia, MO

3301 Lemone Industrial Blvd
Columbia, MO 65201

(573) 443-8000

Ask for the Missouri Assisted Living Association or MALA rate.

MALA Forms & Instructions

Submitting Forms to MALA

Download your form and complete it electronically (including eSignature) or print and fill it out by hand. Then send your completed form to MALA via:

Fax (Preferred): 573-634-7344

Mail: (click to see mailing address)

Missouri Assisted Living Association
2407B Hyde Park Road
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Email: info@malarcf.org

Making Payment

Pay Online

We charge a convenience fee on all credit card transactions. Pay online through our secure and easy form.

Make checks or money orders payable to MALA

Mailing Address

Missouri Assisted Living Association
2407B Hyde Park Road
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Level 1 Medication Aide Training

Instructions for Level 1 Medication Aide Training and Certification

Attention L1MA Instructors

We are now allowed to email one exam and answer key to you.  Enter a confidential email address on the request for exam form.  A pre-class roster is still required as well. You will receive ONE exam and you will be responsible for copying it if you have more than one person attending/testing. You will also receive the the Written Exam Answer Sheet, Competency and Practicum forms in the email. Please use the fillable Final Class Roster form on our website.

VERY IMPORTANT: Do not fax or mail the exam(s) and answer key.  Any/All copies MUST be destroyed.

Attention L1MA Students

MALA now offers an online course that covers the classroom review portion of the Level 1 Medication Aide certification process. Learn more about the course and get enrolled by visiting the link below.

L1MA Online Program

Request for DHSS L1MA Certification when DMH Certified

EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 30, 2012 – If you are level 1 Medication Aide Certified through the Department of Mental Health; you can now be certified through the Department of Health and Senior Services. A Medication Aide who has been certified by DMH, and has maintained biennial training updates, can apply for a LIMA certification. The individual must complete the request form, the required documentation and submit it to MALA via fax or mail to have a LIMA certification issued to them.

Contact DMH at 573-526-6720 or email: medaide@dmh.mo.gov

Level 1 Medication Aide Biennial Training Forms

  • No payment necessary
  • Submit forms directly to the Department of Health and Senior Services or email to cnaregistry@health.mo.gov

Ordering Training Manuals

The Assessment Resource Center is now open and taking orders.

Order LIMA and INSULIN Administration Training Manuals