§ 8–6A-07
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 8-6A-07 (2026)
Title 8. Nurses
Subtitle 6A. Certification of Nursing Assistants, Dialysis Technicians, and Medication Technicians
§ 8–6A-07LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Subject to subsection (g) 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, dialysis technician, 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)
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 dialysis technician shall be certified with the title of “certified dialysis technician”.
(f)
An individual who has met the requirements for a certified medication technician shall be certified with the title of “certified medication technician”.
(g)
(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.
(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.
(i)
(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:
(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.