§346-46 Certified nurse aides; training programs and recertification. The 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]
Cross References
For related provisions, see §321-13.5 and chapter 457A.