2013 Maryland Code
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
§ 8-6A-07 - Issuance of certificates; contents; replacement; criminal history record information [Amendment subject to abrogation]

(a) Issuance of certificate. -- Subject to subsection (g) of this section, the Board shall certify any applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.

(b) Certificate number and registration certificate. --

(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 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) Certified nursing assistant. -- An individual who has met the requirements for a certified nursing assistant shall be certified with the title of "certified nursing assistant".

(d) Certified medicine aide. -- 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) Certified medication technician. -- An individual who has met the requirements for a certified medication technician shall be certified with the title of "certified medication technician".

(f) Certificate replacement. -- The Board may issue a registration certificate to replace a lost, destroyed, or mutilated certificate, if the certificate holder pays the certificate replacement fee set by the Board.

(g) Temporary practice certificate. --

(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;

(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; and

(iii) Does not have a criminal charge or a health professional disciplinary action pending 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) Limitation of practice of medication technician without certification. -- A medication technician graduate may practice for no more than 180 days from the date of completion of a medication technician training program without certification by the Board.

(i) Criminal history record information. --

(1) On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for certification as a certified nursing assistant 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 - Issuance of certificates; contents; replacement; criminal history record information (Abrogation of amendment effective April 12, 2014.)

(a) Issuance of certificate. -- Subject to subsection (g) of this section, the Board shall certify any applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.

(b) Certificate number and registration certificate. --

(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 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) Certified nursing assistant. -- An individual who has met the requirements for a certified nursing assistant shall be certified with the title of "certified nursing assistant".

(d) Certified medicine aide. -- 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) Certified medication technician. -- An individual who has met the requirements for a certified medication technician shall be certified with the title of "certified medication technician".

(f) Certificate replacement. -- The Board may issue a registration certificate to replace a lost, destroyed, or mutilated certificate, if the certificate holder pays the certificate replacement fee set by the Board.

(g) Temporary practice certificate. --

(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;

(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; and

(iii) Does not have a criminal charge or a health professional disciplinary action pending 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) Limitation of practice of medication technician without certification. -- 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) Criminal history record information. --

(1) On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for certification as a certified nursing assistant 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.