No, in brief the UAP is:

  • A surgical tech or medical assistant who is typically educated through a formal program such as a college or university for their role.
  • A dialysis technician who is either formally trained on the job or receives training through a college or university.
  • A medication assistant III who is either a medical assistant with evidence of education in medication administration or a nursing student who has completed the required coursework to administer medications in their role. The nursing student qualifies if they are within two (2) years of their nursing program. Due to this limitation, they are not typically eligible for renewal of their registry unless they continue in a nursing education program.
  • A school personnel UAP who is an individual in a school setting who has been trained to administer medication and assistance to a particular student in the school.

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS) oversees the registry of CNAs.  More information can be found at: Certified Nurse Aide Information | Health and Human Services North Dakota