ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fifty-fifth Legislature Second Regular Session
	Senate: HHS DP 7-0-1-0 │ 3^rd Read 28-0-2-0 House: HHS DP 9-0-0-0

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SB 1640: nursing assistants; minimum age

Sponsor: Senator Pace, LD  25

House Engrossed

Overview

Stipulates that a certified or licensed nursing assistant must be at least 16 years old.

History

A person wishing to practice as a licensed nursing assistant must file a verified application on a form prescribed by the Arizona State Board of Nursing (Board) accompanied by the applicable fee. Additionally, the applicant must provide a verified statement indicating whether the applicant has been convicted of a felony and must indicate additional information if they have a prior conviction. The applicant must also submit proof to the Board that the applicant has: 1) satisfactorily completed all the basic curriculum of a program approved by the Board; 2) received a valid certificate from a Board-approved training program; and 3) satisfactorily completed a competency examination of licensed nursing assistants as outlined in statue.

A person who wishes to practice as a certified nursing assistant must file a form prescribed by the Board and authorized by applicable law. The applicant must provide proof to the Board that they have: 1) satisfactorily completed the basic curriculum of a Board-approved program; 2) received a valid certificate from a Board-approved training program; and 3) satisfactorily completed a competency examination of certified nursing assistants as described in statute (A.R.S. §§ 32-1645 and 32-1674).

Provisions

1. States that a person who wishes to practice as a certified or licensed nursing assistant must be at least 16 years old. (Sec. 1)

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