1. A. Subjects for Examination. The State standards exam and the NAB exams shall include, at a minimum, the following subjects:

   1. (1) Applicable standards of environmental health and safety;
   2. (2) Local health and safety regulations;
   3. (3) General administration;
   4. (4) Psychology of patient care;
   5. (5) Principles of medical care;
   6. (6) Personal and social care;
   7. (7) Therapeutic and supportive care and services in long-term care;
   8. (8) Departmental organization and management; and
   9. (9) Community interrelationships.

2. B. Scoring Examinations.

   1. (1) The passing score for licensure examinations for a license shall be determined by the Board.
   2. (2) The Board shall determine a method of scoring each part of the exams separately and shall apply that method uniformly to all applicants taking the exams.

   3. (3) Minimum Passing Scores. The following apply.

      1. (a) The NAB national exams—scale score of 113 on the:

         1. (i) NAB CORE exam; and
         2. (ii) NAB NHA exam; and
      2. (b) The State standards exam—75 percent correct answers.

Authority: Health Occupations Article, §§9-205, 9-301—9-316.1, and 9-401—9-501, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: January 19, 2026 (53:1 Md. R 22)