§ 8-6a-07

(a) Subject to subsection (f) of this section, the Board shall certify any applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle. (b) (1) The Board shall: (i) Issue each new certified nursing assistant, dialysis technician, or medication technician a certificate number and registration certificate that indicates the initial certificate was issued by the Board; and (ii) Electronically record each certificate in the Board’s database and on the Board’s website. (2) Each certificate shall include: (i) Any expiration date; (ii) The type of certificate; and (iii) Any specific category of nursing assistant. (c) An individual who has met the requirements for a certified nursing assistant shall be certified with the title of 'certified nursing assistant'. (d) An individual who routinely performs nursing tasks delegated by a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse for compensation and has also completed a Board–approved course in medication administration shall be certified with the title of 'certified medicine aide'. (e) An individual who has met the requirements for a certified dialysis technician shall be certified with the title of 'certified dialysis technician'.

d with the title of 'certified medicine aide'. (e) An individual who has met the requirements for a certified dialysis technician shall be certified with the title of 'certified dialysis technician'. (f) An individual who has met the requirements for a certified medication technician shall be certified with the title of 'certified medication technician'. (g) (1) The Board may issue a temporary practice certificate to an applicant who: (i) Has met the appropriate certification requirements of this subtitle to the satisfaction of the Board; and (ii) Does not have a criminal record and has not been the subject of a health professional disciplinary action in this State or another jurisdiction. (2) Unless the Board suspends or revokes a temporary practice certificate, the temporary practice certificate expires 90 days after issuance. (3) A temporary practice certificate may be extended up to an additional 90 days if the applicant is awaiting the completion of criminal history record information. (h) A medication technician graduate may practice for no more than 90 days from the date of completion of a medication technician training program without certification by the Board.

ord information. (h) A medication technician graduate may practice for no more than 90 days from the date of completion of a medication technician training program without certification by the Board. (i) (1) On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for certification as a certified nursing assistant or dialysis technician forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 8–303 of this title, in determining whether to grant a certificate, the Board shall consider: (i) The age at which the crime was committed; (ii) The circumstances surrounding the crime; (iii) The length of time that has passed since the crime; (iv) Subsequent work history; (v) Employment and character references; and (vi) Other evidence that demonstrates whether the applicant poses a threat to the public health or safety. (2) The Board may not issue a certificate if the criminal history record information required under § 8–303 of this title has not been received.