Delaware Code Title 16 Sec. 3005A – Senior certified nursing assistant certification
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Any certified nursing assistant may pursue designation as a senior certified nursing assistant, and shall be so designated if such individual meets the following requirements:
(1) Has been a certified nursing assistant in good standing for a minimum of 3 years;
(2) Has successfully completed an additional 50 hours of instruction in an approved program featuring a curriculum specified by the Department; and
(3) Has passed a competency test issued pursuant to the guidelines delineated by the Department.
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 16 Sec. 3005A
- Certified nursing assistant: means a duly-certified individual under the supervision of a licensed nurse, who provides care that does not require the judgment and skills of a licensed nurse. See Delaware Code Title 16 Sec. 3001A
- Department: means the Department of Health and Social Services. See Delaware Code Title 16 Sec. 3001A
- Nursing assistant: means an individual who has completed the requisite training to become a certified nursing assistant but is awaiting certification. See Delaware Code Title 16 Sec. 3001A