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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 10.39.03.01" title_num="10" subtitle_num="39" chapter_num="03" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Board” means the Maryland Board of Nursing.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Certificate” means a certificate issued by the Board to practice as a nursing assistant in this State.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Certified medicine aide (CMA)” means an individual certified in good standing as an active CNA who:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Satisfies the requirements of COMAR 10.39.03.02; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Is further certified by the Board to accept delegation of administration of certain medications.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>“Certified nursing assistant (CNA)” means an individual, regardless of title, who, for compensation and subject to regulations adopted by the Board, routinely performs:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Nursing tasks delegated by a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or advanced practice registered nurse; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Technical tasks delegated by a licensed certified midwife.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>“Certified nursing assistant (CNA)” does not include dialysis technician or medication technician.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Certified Nursing Assistant-I (CNA-I).</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>“Certified nursing assistant-I (CNA-I)” means a CNA who:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Meets the requirements set by the Board and federal law; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>May practice in any practice setting.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>“Certified nursing assistant-I (CNA-I)” includes a:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>CNA who was certified as a geriatric nursing assistant on March 31, 2026;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Certified medicine aide; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>CNA who is certified pursuant to § 8-6A-05(c)(5) of the Health Occupations Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Certified nursing assistant-II (CNA-II)” means a CNA who:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>On March 31, 2026, was certified as a CNA but not certified as a geriatric nursing assistant; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>May not practice in a nursing facility or skilled nursing facility.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>“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.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>“Licensed practical nurse (LPN)” has the meaning stated in Health Occupations Article, §8-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>“Registered nurse (RN)” has the meaning stated in Health Occupations Article, §8-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>