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

2. (b)

   1. (1) The Board shall:

      1. (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
      2. (ii) Electronically record each certificate in the Board's database and on the Board's website.

   2. (2) Each certificate available through the Board's website shall include:

      1. (i) Any expiration date;
      2. (ii) The type of certificate; and
      3. (iii) Any specific category of nursing assistant.
3. (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”.
4. (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”.
5. (e) An individual who has met the requirements for a certified dialysis technician shall be certified with the title of “certified dialysis technician”.
6. (f) An individual who has met the requirements for a certified medication technician shall be certified with the title of “certified medication technician”.

7. (g)

   1. (1) The Board may issue a temporary practice certificate to an applicant who:

      1. (i) Has met the appropriate certification requirements of this subtitle to the satisfaction of the Board; and
      2. (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. (2) Unless the Board suspends or revokes a temporary practice certificate, the temporary practice certificate expires 90 days after issuance.
   3. (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.
8. (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.

9. (i)

   1. (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:

      1. (i) The age at which the crime was committed;
      2. (ii) The circumstances surrounding the crime;
      3. (iii) The length of time that has passed since the crime;
      4. (iv) Subsequent work history;
      5. (v) Employment and character references; and
      6. (vi) Other evidence that demonstrates whether the applicant poses a threat to the public health or safety.
   2. (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.

Added by Acts 1998, c. 393, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1998. Amended by Acts 2004, c. 455, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2004; Acts 2004, c. 456, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2004; Acts 2005, c. 206, § 1, eff. April 26, 2005; Acts 2006, c. 390, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2006; Acts 2008, c. 653, § 1, eff. May 22, 2008; Acts 2010; c. 585, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2010; Acts 2010, c. 586, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2010; Acts 2011, c. 123, § 1, eff. April 12, 2011; Acts 2014, c. 45, § 5; Acts 2017, c. 515, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2017; Acts 2017, c. 516, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2017; Acts 2022, c. 681, § 1, eff. July 1, 2022; Acts 2024, c. 818, § 1, eff. April 1, 2026; Acts 2024, c. 819, § 1, eff. April 1, 2026; Acts 2025, c. 142, § 1, eff. April 22, 2025; Acts 2025, c. 416, § 2, eff. April 1, 2026.