§ 23-44-01 — Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions
apply:
1. "Certified nurse aide" means an individual who is registered on the nurse aide registry
and who has either successfully completed the requirements for the
department-approved training and competency evaluation program or has successfully
completed the requirements of the department-approved competency evaluation
program.
2. "Department" means the department of health and human services.
3. "Home health aide" means an individual who is registered on the nurse aide registry
and who renders personal related service under the supervision of a registered
professional nurse.
4. "Medication assistant" means an individual who is registered on the nurse aide registry
and who has successfully completed the requirements of a department-approved
medication assistant program for a specific employment setting. A medication assistant
may be designated a medication assistant I or a medication assistant II.
5. "Nurse aide" means an individual who is registered on the nurse aide registry and who
has successfully completed the competency requirements identified by the department
to provide nursing or nursing-related services to an individual in a health care facility or
other setting.
6. "Nurse aide registry" means a listing of individuals who the department has
determined have successfully completed the requirements established by the
department to be designated as certified nurse aide, home health aide, nurse aide, or
medication assistant.