Title: Identify the CNA scope of practice, as required by Virginia Board of Nursing regulation.
Course: Nurse Aide I (14051-I) > Section: Relating to the Healthcare System

Identification should include

- an outline of the CNA’s scope of practice, including the supervision by a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or registered nurse (RN) (see regulations governing CNAs)
- disciplinary provisions that could affect certification (18VAC90-25-100)
- the effect of criminal convictions on nurse aide certification.

Teacher Resource: Code of Virginia §54.1-3007

Refer to Unit I in Nurse Aide Curriculum, Virginia Board of Nursing, Virginia Department of Health Professions, 2023.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why does a CNA need to know the skills that can be legally performed?
- How can a previous criminal conviction affect certification and employment?
- What are possible repercussions if a CNA steps outside the scope of practice?
- How should a student respond if asked to do something outside the scope of practice?