OAR 851-062-0070
Renewal of CNA 1 and 2 Certification
(1)
Certification Expiration:(a)
The expiration date of CNA 1 and 2 certification occurs every two years at 12:01 a.m. on your birthdate:(A)
For an individual born in an odd numbered year, the certification expires in the odd numbered years.(B)
For an individual born in an even numbered year, the certification expires in the even numbered years.(C)
An individual whose birthdate falls on February 29 shall be treated as if the birthdate were March 1 for the purpose of establishing the expiration date.(D)
The first CNA certification expiration date renewal may be less than two years.(b)
The certification shall automatically expire if the CNA fails to renew by the expiration date.(A)
A CNA may not work as a CNA with an expired certification.(B)
Failure to receive the renewal reminder shall not relieve the CNA of the responsibility of renewing the certificate by the expiration date.(C)
A CNA may renew certification up to 60 days post expiration date by paying a late fee.(2)
Renewal Requirements:(a)
Submit a completed application before the expiration date of CNA 1 certification.(b)
Paid Employment: Worked at least 400 hours in a paid position within the last two years with active CNA certification. A CNA who has been certified for less than two years or has successfully passed the Board-approved competency examination within the last two years is exempt from the 400 hour paid employment requirement. Hours worked as a CNA 2 or CMA within the last two years may be used as part or all of the required 400 hours of paid employment.(c)
Student Nurse: A nursing student may renew without documentation of paid employment by providing proof of current enrollment in an approved U.S. nursing education program. Documents accepted as proof are listed below and should be sent directly to the Board by the issuing institution:(A)
An official transcript; or(B)
Verification of enrollment from the director or dean on official school letterhead.(d)
RN or LPN Licensure: A currently licensed RN or LPN may use their RN or LPN practice hours within the last two years as part or all of the required 400 hours of paid employment. If licensed in another U.S. state or jurisdiction, arrange for primary source verification of active unencumbered RN or LPN license to be sent directly to the Board.(3)
The CNA has the burden of proof that activities meet the employment requirement.(4)
The Board may validate employment hours through a random audit process.(5)
A nursing assistant who cannot meet all the employment requirements for renewal may apply for reactivation of certification.
Source:
Rule 851-062-0070 — Renewal of CNA 1 and 2 Certification, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=851-062-0070.