Regulation .01 Definitions.
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A.
In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B.
Terms Defined.
(1)
“Board” means the Maryland Board of Nursing.
(2)
“Certificate” means a certificate issued by the Board to practice as a nursing assistant in this State.
(3)
“Certified medicine aide (CMA)” means an individual certified in good standing as an active CNA who:
(a)
Satisfies the requirements of COMAR 10.39.03.02; and
(b)
Is further certified by the Board to accept delegation of administration of certain medications.
(4)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
(a)
“Certified nursing assistant (CNA)” means an individual, regardless of title, who, for compensation and subject to regulations adopted by the Board, routinely performs:
(i)
Nursing tasks delegated by a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or advanced practice registered nurse; or
(ii)
Technical tasks delegated by a licensed certified midwife.
(b)
“Certified nursing assistant (CNA)” does not include dialysis technician or medication technician.
(5)
Certified Nursing Assistant-I (CNA-I).
(a)
“Certified nursing assistant-I (CNA-I)” means a CNA who:
(i)
Meets the requirements set by the Board and federal law; and
(ii)
May practice in any practice setting.
(b)
“Certified nursing assistant-I (CNA-I)” includes a:
(i)
CNA who was certified as a geriatric nursing assistant on March 31, 2026;
(ii)
Certified medicine aide; and
(iii)
CNA who is certified pursuant to § 8-6A-05(c)(5) of the Health Occupations Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(6)
“Certified nursing assistant-II (CNA-II)” means a CNA who:
(a)
On March 31, 2026, was certified as a CNA but not certified as a geriatric nursing assistant; and
(b)
May not practice in a nursing facility or skilled nursing facility.
(7)
“Controlled schedule drugs” means drugs listed as Schedule I, II, III, IV, or V controlled dangerous substances under Criminal Law Article, §§5-402 — 5-406, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(8)
“Licensed practical nurse (LPN)” has the meaning stated in Health Occupations Article, §8-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(9)
“Registered nurse (RN)” has the meaning stated in Health Occupations Article, §8-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.