{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-health-occupations-8-6a-07","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Health Occupations § 8–6A–07","heading":"","body":"(a) Subject to subsection (g) of this section, the Board shall certify any applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.\n(b) (1) The Board shall:\n(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\n(ii) Electronically record each certificate in the Board’s database and on the Board’s website.\n(2) Each certificate shall include:\n(i) Any expiration date;\n(ii) The type of certificate; and\n(iii) Any specific category of nursing assistant.\n(c) An individual who has met the requirements for a certified nursing assistant shall be certified with the title of “certified nursing assistant”.\n(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”.\n(e) An individual who has met the requirements for a certified dialysis technician shall be certified with the title of “certified dialysis technician”.\n(f) An individual who has met the requirements for a certified medication technician shall be certified with the title of “certified medication technician”.\n(g) (1) The Board may issue a temporary practice certificate to an applicant who:\n(i) Has met the appropriate certification requirements of this subtitle to the satisfaction of the Board; and\n(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.\n(2) Unless the Board suspends or revokes a temporary practice certificate, the temporary practice certificate expires 90 days after issuance.\n(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.\n(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.\n(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:\n(i) The age at which the crime was committed;\n(ii) The circumstances surrounding the crime;\n(iii) The length of time that has passed since the crime;\n(iv) Subsequent work history;\n(v) Employment and character references; and\n(vi) Other evidence that demonstrates whether the applicant poses a threat to the public health or safety.\n(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.","path":["Article - Health Occupations"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gho\u0026section=8-6A-07","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:58:58Z","sha256":"9497991790c0a02dc82f47583ac92779e6128c13e9da1862831e21a82268297f","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-health-occupations-8-6a-06","next":"us-md/md.-code-health-occupations-8-6a-08"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}