[Cnaprogram] Tomorrow, August 1st brings several changes for nursing assistants

[John Goodine]

Hello,

August 1st, 2019, is finally upon us.   Thus, I would like to summarize some of the changes that will be implemented as of tomorrow, August 1st:


*         Division 62 rule revisions are effective and apply to all applications received on or after August 1, 2019:

o   An individual who has never been certified in Oregon and is seeking CNA 1 certification may perform the authorized duties of a nursing assistant at a licensed nursing facility for up to 120 days from the date of hire if the individual has successfully completed a Board-approved nursing assistant level one training program.

o   A new CNA by Exam applicant may apply for the Board-approved CNA competency exam up to a year after date of program completion. The applicant must pass both the knowledge and skill parts of the exam within a year of application.

o   Aeronautical medic training is acceptable education for CNA application in addition to the military corpsman or medic training. A Joint Services transcript needs to be submitted to the Board with a DD-214 that documents service within the two years of application.   These individuals must successfully complete the Board-approved CNA competency exam within one year of application.   A new LIC-703 CNA Exam for out-of-state nursing assistant training or military training to be posted on Board website August 1, 2019.

o   Student Nurses seeking CNA certification using equivalent education must successfully complete the Board-approved CNA competency exam within a year of application.  A new LIC-705 application for CNA 1 by examination for student nurses to be posted on Board website August 1, 2019.

o   There is no longer a limit on the amount of attempts an applicant has to pass the Board approved CNA exam within a year of application.

o   There is no longer a limit on the amount of attempts an applicant has to pass the Board approved CMA exam within a year of program completion.

o   Currently licensed RNs or LPNs applying for CNA need to arrange for primary source verification of licensure.  A new LIC-706 CNA application for obtaining a CNA by having an active LPN/RN license to be posted on Board website August 1, 2019.

o   Addition of new sections specifically for reactivation and re-entry.  Includes a new provision for individuals who previously held Oregon CNA to reactivate their certification if they worked 400 hours in the previous two years, under a nurse, in another state where they held current CNA certification.  A new LIC-701 application for CNA reactivation or re-entry to be posted on Board website August 1, 2019.

o   Student nurses seeking CMA certification using equivalent education must provide proof of current enrollment and successful completion of one year of a two-year nursing education program or two years of a four-year nursing education program.  Elimination of infrequently used option for graduate of a nursing program to obtain CMA based on nursing education. A new LIC-704 application for CMA by exam to be posted on Board website August 1, 2019.

o   In order to qualify for CNA 2 training, an individual must have 75 clinical hours from the nursing assistant level one training program, or 75 work hours as a CNA 1, or a combination of clinical hours and work hours that adds up to 75 hours.  CNA 2 training program faculty will need to maintain documentation to verify that this eligibility requirement is met for all students.



The complete rules for Division 62 may be found on the Secretary of State's website at https://sos.oregon.gov/archives/Pages/oregon_administrative_rules.aspx .



*         CNA and CMA competency examination changes go into effect. Please refer to the candidate handbooks found at http://hdmaster.com/testing/cnatesting/oregon/orformpages/OrCandidateHandbook2019.pdf and  http://hdmaster.com/testing/othertesting/oregon_cma/gmformpages/ORMACandidateHandbook8.2019.pdf for further information.



Debra K. Buck, MS, RN
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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