Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 346-46 - Certified nurse aides; training programs and recertificationThe director shall:
(1) Approve training programs for nurse aides and ensure that the training programs comply with all applicable federal and state requirements;(2) Approve and arrange for the recertification process for nurse aides who work in medicare or medicaid certified nursing facilities;(3) Approve and arrange for the recertification process for nurse aides who work in state-licensed or state-certified health care settings; and(4) Require recertification not less than every two years. The number of continuing education hours required for recertification shall not exceed twenty-four hours, except as specified by federal law. L 2007, c 226 , pt of §3; am L 2009, c 108, §2 . Related provisions, see § 321-13.5 and chapter 457A.