SECTION 485:10-10-6. Certification examination

(a)   The certification examination shall consist of both a written examination and a core skills performance evaluation conducted by a Registered Nurse Skills Observer who meets the qualifications established by the Board.

(b)   Applicants for certification as an Advanced Unlicensed Assistant must successfully complete both the core skills performance evaluation and the written examination adopted by the Board. The core skills performance evaluation and the written examination must be completed within one year of each other.

(c)   Applicants who fail either the written certification examination or the core skills performance evaluation shall be eligible to repeat the examination upon filing an application and fee meeting Board requirements.

(d)   If an applicant fails either the core skills performance evaluation or the written examination three (3) times, applicant must repeat the course prior to rewriting the examination.

(e)   The Board shall permit the written examination and the core skills performance evaluation to be administered at Board-approved testing sites and proctored by qualified personnel.

[Source: Added at 14 Ok Reg 1980, eff 5-27-97; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1467, eff 7-1-02; Amended at 29 Ok Reg 1615, eff 7-12-12]