OAR 851-062-0070. Renewal of Nursing Assistant Certification

(1) An NA certificate is valid for two years from the date it is issued. Certificate holders must apply for renewal by 11:59 p.m. on the date of their license expiration to be considered timely. (2) The certificate holder may apply for renewal before the expiration of their certificate by submitting a completed application which includes: (a) The Board’s renewal application form; (b) Payment of applicable fees in OAR Chapter 851 Division 2; and (c) Every 48 months or every other renewal cycle, the applicant must attest to completion of two hours of cultural competency continuing education. (3) A renewal application may be submitted no more than 90 days before the expiration of the certificate. (4) Once a certificate has been expired for more than 90 days, an individual must apply for reinstatement as described in OAR 851-062-0071. (5) Incomplete applications expire 12 months after submission date.