Section 8-6A-07 - [Effective 10/1/2025] 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, dialysis technician, or medication technician a certificate number 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 available through the Board's website shall include:(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 on or after October 1, 2025, shall be certified with the title of "certified nursing assistant-I".(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.Amended by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 819,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2025.Amended by 2024 Md. Laws, Ch. 818,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2025.Amended by 2022 Md. Laws, Ch. 681, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2022.Amended by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 516, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2017.Amended by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 515, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2017.This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.