Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 6A - Certification of Nursing Assistants and Medication Technicians
Section 8-6A-07 - Issuance of Certificates; Contents; Criminal History Record Information

(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 Board’s database and on the Board’s Web site.
        (2)    Each certificate shall include:
            (i)    Any expiration date;
            (ii)    The type of certificate; and
            (iii)    Any specific category of nursing assistant.
    (c)    An individual who has met the requirements for a certified nursing assistant shall be certified with the title of “certified nursing assistant”.
    (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”.
    (e)    An individual who has met the requirements for a certified medication technician shall be certified with the title of “certified medication technician”.
    (f)    (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; and
            (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)    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.
    (g)    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.
    (h)    (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.