Arkansas § 17-87-706 Renewal of certifications

Arkansas Statutes

§ 17-87-706 — Renewal of certifications

Arkansas § 17-87-706

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Ark. Code Ann. § 17-87-706 (2026).

Text

(a)(1) The Arkansas State Board of Nursing shall prescribe the procedure for the cyclical renewal of medication assistive person certifications.

(2)In each case, the board shall mail a notification for renewal to the medication assistive person at least thirty (30) days before the expiration date of the certification.

(b)(1) Upon receipt of the renewal application and the fee, the board shall verify the accuracy of the application.

(2)(A) If the board finds the application to be accurate, the board shall issue a certificate of renewal to the applicant.

(B)As a condition of certification renewal, a medication assistive person shall be:

(i)Currently listed in good standing on the state's certified nurse aide registry; and (ii) Required to satisfactorily complete at least eight (8) hour

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(a) (1) The Arkansas State Board of Nursing shall prescribe the procedure for the cyclical renewal of medication assistive person certifications. (2) In each case, the board shall mail a notification for renewal to the medication assistive person at least thirty (30) days before the expiration date of the certification. (b) (1) Upon receipt of the renewal application and the fee, the board shall verify the accuracy of the application. (2) (A) If the board finds the application to be accurate, the board shall issue a certificate of renewal to the applicant. (B) As a condition of certification renewal, a medication assistive person shall be: (i) Currently listed in good standing on the state's certified nurse aide registry; and (ii) Required to satisfactorily complete at least eight (8) hours of continuing medication education course work as required by the board. (c) The renewal shall render the holder of the certificate a legal provider of medication assistive person services for the period stated in the certificate of renewal. (d) Any medication assistive person who allows his or her certification to lapse by failing to renew the certification as provided in this section may be reinstated by the board on: (1) Payment of the renewal fee plus a penalty; and (2) Submission of evidence that the person currently meets the requirements to serve as a medication assistive person. (e) Any person providing services as a medication assistive person during the time his or her certification has lapsed shall be considered to be providing services illegally and shall be subject to the penalties provided for violations of this subchapter.