§8–6A–07. IN EFFECT
(a) Subject to subsection (g) 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”.
(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.
(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.
§8–6A–07. ** TAKES EFFECT APRIL 1, 2026 PER CHAPTER 416 OF 2025 **
(a) Subject to subsection (g) 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 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 available through the Board’s website 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 on or after April 1, 2026, shall be certified with the title of “certified nursing assistant–I”.
(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”.
(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.
(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.