[Cnaprogram] Title Protection for Nursing Assistants & Medication Aides

[Nancy Goodding]

Hello,

As of January 1, 2016, an individual may not:

*       Use the title "certified nursing assistant", "nursing assistant", or nurse aide" or the abbreviation "CNA" unless the individual:

o   Has successfully completed a program approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing under ORS 678.444; and

o   Is certified under ORS 678.442.
An individual who is currently enrolled in a program approved by the Board under ORS 678.444 may use the title "student nursing assistant".

An individual who has successfully completed a program approved by the Board under ORS 678.444 and who is employed by a nursing facility, as defined by the Board, by rule, may use the title "nursing assistant" or "nurse aide" for a period of up to 120 days beginning on the date the nursing facility hired the individual.


*       Use the title "medication aide", "certified medication aide", or the abbreviation "CMA" unless the individual:

     *   Is a nursing assistant;
     *   Has successfully completed training prescribed by the Oregon State Board of Nursing pursuant to ORS 678.440 for the administration of noninjectable medications; and
     *   Is authorized by the Board to administer noninjectable medications.
An individual who is currently enrolled in a program approved by the Board under ORS 678.444 that includes training in the administration of noninjectable medications may use the title "student medication aide".

Debra K. Buck, RN, MS
Policy Analyst- Training & Assessment
Oregon State Board of Nursing
17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97224-7012
(971) 673-0636
(971) 673-0685 (main office)
(971) 673-0684 (fax)
Debra.buck at state.or.us<mailto:Debra.buck at state.or.us>

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