Ohio Code § 4723.85

Ohio Code § 4723.85. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 4723.85.

(A) The board of nursing shall review all applications received under section 4723.83 of the Revised Code .  If an applicant meets the requirements of section 4723.84 of the Revised Code , the board shall issue a community health worker certificate to the applicant. (B) Notwithstanding the requirements specified in section 4723.84 of the Revised Code , the board shall issue a community health worker certificate in accordance with Chapter

4796. of the Revised Code to an applicant if either of the following applies: (1) The applicant holds a certificate or license in another state. (2) The applicant has satisfactory work experience, a government certification, or a

private certification as described in that chapter as a community health worker in

a state that does not issue that certificate or license. (C) A community health worker certificate issued under division (A) or (B) of this section

expires biennially and may be renewed in accordance with the schedule and procedures

established by the board in rules adopted under section 4723.88 of the Revised Code .  To be eligible for renewal, an individual must complete the continuing education

requirements established by the board in rules adopted under section 4723.88 of the Revised Code and meet all other requirements for renewal, as specified in the board's rules adopted

under that section.  If an applicant for renewal has successfully completed the continuing education

requirements and meets all other requirements for renewal, the board shall issue a

renewed community health worker certificate to the applicant.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 4723.85
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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