Section 1530 - Financial Assistance to Indian Health ProgramsMonies available under Chapter 606, Statutes of 1975, and any funds available to carry out provisions of Article 14 (commencing with Section 429.30) of Chapter 2 of Part 1 of Division 1 of the Health and Safety Code shall be allotted for the following purposes:
(a) Direct health services as defined under Section 1503 of these regulations.(b) Technical assistance by individuals experienced in the delivery of health services including, but not limited to, health professionals, economists, sociologists, accountants, legal advisors, midwives (to the extent otherwise permitted by law), and other experts in Indian medicine and traditional health practices. Technical assistance may be provided by State staff, by consultants under contract with the State, or through contracts with local public and voluntary health organizations or existing Indian health programs.(c) Training for health workers in Indian programs provided in the following manner:(1) On the job training using workers in the program or individuals from other projects or agencies as instructors.(2) Short term training sponsored by an educational facility not to exceed two weeks duration at any one time or one day per week over a three-month period.(3) Tuition for the course work required by a staff member for the A.A., B.A. degree or advanced degree.(d) Studies concerning the health needs, resources and practices of California Indians. Special emphasis shall be placed on the area of Indian medicine and traditional health practices.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 1530