(1) "Approved education program" means:

(a) A course of training conducted by an educational or health care institution which implements the basic nurse aide curriculum prescribed and approved by the board.

(b) Repealed.

(2) "Board" means the state board of nursing in the division of professions and occupations in the department of regulatory agencies, created in section 12-38-104.

(3) "Certified nurse aide" means a person who meets the qualifications specified in this article and who is currently certified by the board. Only a person who holds a certificate to practice as a nurse aide in this state pursuant to the provisions of this article shall have theright to use the title "Certified Nurse Aide" and its abbreviation, "C.N.A.".

(3.5) "Home health agency" means a provider of home health services, as defined in section 25.5-4-103 (7), C.R.S., that is certified by the department of public health and environment.

(4) "Medical facility" means a nursing facility licensed by the department of public health and environment or home health agencies certified to receive medicare or medicaid funds, pursuant to the federal "Social Security Act", as amended, distinct part nursing facilities, or home health agencies or entities engaged in nurse aide practices as such practices are defined in subsection (5) of this section. "Medical facility" does not include hospitals and other facilities licensed or certified pursuant to section 25-1.5-103 (1)(a), C.R.S.

(4.5) "Nursing facility" shall have the same meaning as set forth in section 25.5-4-103 (14), C.R.S.

(5) "Practice of a nurse aide" or "nursing aide practice" means the performance of services requiring the education, training, and skills specified in this article for certification as a nurse aide. Such services are performed under the supervision of a dentist, physician, podiatrist, professional nurse, licensed practical nurse, or other licensed or certified health care professional acting within the scope of his license or certificate.