(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Applicant” means, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) An individual applying for an initial certificate by examination or endorsement; (2) A certificate holder applying for renewal of a certificate; or (3) An individual applying for reinstatement of a certificate in accordance with § 8–6A–10 of this subtitle. (c) “Approved […]
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual shall be certified by the Board to practice as a nursing assistant or medication technician before the individual may practice as a nursing assistant or medication technician in the State. (b) This subtitle does not apply to an individual who: (1) Practices a health occupation that the individual […]
(a) An individual shall be certified as a nursing assistant by the Board before the individual may: (1) Use the title “certified nursing assistant”; (2) Use the initials “C.N.A.” after the name of the individual; or (3) Represent to the public that the individual is certified as a nursing assistant. (b) An individual shall be certified as a medication technician […]
(a) (1) The Board shall set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of certificates and other services it provides to certified nursing assistants and certified medication technicians. (2) The fees charged shall be set to produce funds to approximate the cost of maintaining the certification program and the other services provided to certified nursing assistants and certified […]
(a) The Board shall adopt regulations establishing: (1) Categories of certified nursing assistants, including geriatric nursing assistants, home health aides, school health aides, dialysis technicians, individuals working in developmental disabilities administration facilities, and medicine aides; (2) Qualifications for each category of certified nursing assistant; (3) Qualifications for certified medication technicians; and (4) Standards for qualification of applicants for certification, including […]
Every applicant for certification by endorsement shall: (1) Pay the required application fee; (2) Submit the information required by the Board in the manner and form specified by the Board; and (3) Submit written evidence that the applicant: (i) Is certified to practice as a nursing assistant by another state or territory of the United States with requirements that […]
(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 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 […]
(a) A certificate expires on the 28th day of the birth month of the nursing assistant or medication technician, unless the certificate is renewed for a 2–year term as provided in this section. (b) (1) At least 3 months before a certificate expires, the Board shall send a renewal notice to the nursing assistant or medication technician by: […]
(a) The Board may impose a civil fine not exceeding $50 on a certified nursing assistant or a certified medication technician who fails to renew a certificate within 30 days after its expiration date and practices as a certified nursing assistant or certified medication technician during the period of expiration. (b) The Board shall pay any penalty […]
(a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 8–317 of this title and § 8–6A–10.1 of this subtitle, the Board may deny a certificate or grant a certificate, including a certificate subject to a reprimand, probation, or suspension, to any applicant, reprimand any certificate holder, place any certificate holder on probation, or suspend or revoke the […]
(a) Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 8–6A–10 of this subtitle, the Board shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board. (b) The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with the Administrative […]
(a) Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board under § 8–6A–10 of this subtitle may only take a direct judicial appeal as allowed by the Administrative Procedure Act. (b) A Board decision may not be stayed while judicial review is pending.
(a) Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a certificate, a certified nursing assistant or certified medication technician may not surrender the certificate. (b) The Board may require terms and conditions on an agreement with the certified nursing assistant or certified medication technician to accept surrender of the certificate. (c) An agreement to accept the surrender […]
(a) The Board shall appoint an advisory committee consisting of at least 15 members. (b) Of the 15 committee members: (1) Six shall be nursing assistants: (i) One shall be an acute care nursing assistant; (ii) One shall be a home care nursing assistant; (iii) One shall be a long–term care nursing assistant; (iv) One shall be an adult medical day care […]
(a) The Board, in conjunction with the Maryland Higher Education Commission, shall approve each nursing assistant training program prior to its implementation and provide periodic survey of all programs in the State. (b) The Board in conjunction with the Department, Maryland Higher Education Commission, and the affected industry shall develop regulations for nursing assistant training programs. (c) The […]
The Board may make survey visits from time to time, without prior notice, to all Board-approved medication technician training programs.
(a) If, during the review of an application for certification or investigation of an allegation brought against a certified nursing assistant or certified medication technician under this subtitle, the Board has reason to believe and objective evidence that the applicant, certified nursing assistant, or certified medication technician may cause harm to a person affected by the […]
If the Board determines that the information contained in a record concerns possible criminal activity of an individual who routinely provides nursing and nursing related tasks delegated by a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse for compensation, the Board shall disclose the information to a law enforcement or prosecutorial official.
(a) The authority of the Board established under this subtitle: (1) Vests with the Board at the time an individual applies for certification; (2) Continues during periods of certification; and (3) Includes authority over an individual holding an expired certificate, a lapsed certificate, or a temporary certificate that has expired under § 8–6A–07(f) of this subtitle. (b) The authority of […]
