OAR 851-062-0054: Temporary Certification as a CNA for Spouses and Domestic Partners of Active Duty Armed Forces of the United States Stationed in Oregon

(1) A temporary certification to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) shall be issued to the spouse of active duty armed forces personnel when the following requirements are met: (a) A completed application and payment of fee is received by the Board; and (b) Submission of copy of the military orders assigning the active duty member to an assignment in Oregon; and (c) The spouse holds a current certification as a CNA in another state; and (d) The certificate is unencumbered and verified as active and current through processes defined by the Board. (2) The temporary certificate shall expire on the following date, whichever occurs first: (a) Oregon is no longer the duty station of the active armed forces member; or (b) The certificate in the state used to obtain a temporary certificate expires; or (c) Two years after the issuance of the temporary certificate; or (d) When no longer a spouse or domestic partner of an active duty armed forces member. (3) This temporary certificate is not renewable. If the dates in section two of this rule are exceeded and the spouse continues to practice in Oregon, the spouse must apply for an active Oregon certificate. This certificate must be obtained using the processes and fees established for permanent certification. Continuing to work in Oregon when the temporary certificate has expired will be considered practicing without a valid certificate and is subject to Board action.