| Updated: |
2/8/2013 |
| Description: |
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) assist licensed nursing personnel in the provision of nursing care. Oregon has two levels of CNAs (CNA 1 and CNA 2), with distinct curriculum requirements, evaluation methods and authorized duties. CNA 2's can perform the same scope of dities as a CNA 1 with additional care levels.
At present, there are three CNA 2 categories: 1) Acute Care
2) Dementia Care
3) Rehabilitative Care.
Similar Keywords: nursing aide |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 678.440 - 445
OAR 851-062
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| Duration: |
Two years |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
CNA 2 Registration: $5 |
| Responsible Agency: |
Nursing, State Board of |
| Prerequisites: |
To be recognized as a CNA 2, an individual is required to:- Hold a current, unencumbered CNA 1 certificate
- Complete a nursing assistant level-2 training program
- Pass the corresponding care category competency evaluation
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| Service Links: |
 Transitioning from a CNA 1 to a CNA 2
CNA 1, CNA 2, & CMA Training Programs List
Information Related to CNAs & CMAs
 Online License/Certificate Verification
 Online License Renewal
Agency Contact Information
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
Nursing, State Board of |
| E-mail Address: |
oregon.bn.info@state.or.us
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| Phone: |
971-673-0685
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| Mail Address: |
Oregon State Board of Nursing
17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97224
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| Website Information: |
http://www.oregon.gov/OSBN/Pages/index.aspx |
