Section 216-RICR-40-05-22.4 - Levels of Nursing AssistantsA. Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.9-2(3), the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health hereby establishes the following levels of nursing assistants:1. Nursing Assistant. A nursing assistant is a paraprofessional trained to provide personal care and related health care and assistance to individuals who are sick, disabled, or infirm, and who are residents of or receiving services from health care facilities or agencies licensed by the State, and holds a license as a nursing assistant issued by the Department.2. Medication Aide. A medication aide is a nursing assistant who has had additional training in the administration of medication, and holds a license as a medication aide issued by the Department.216 R.I. Code R. § 216-RICR-40-05-22.4
Adopted effective 5/21/2022
Amended effective 2/1/2023