D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9627

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 17-9627 - NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

9627.1

Training programs shall use Board approved CNA model curriculum, that consists of classroom, skills laboratory, and supervised practice hours and may be amended from time to time.

9627.2

All CNA training programs shall have adequate faculty and clinical facilities to provide supervised clinical experience with early, realistic exposure to job requirements. The clinical experience shall include the full range of skills needed in the workplace.

9627.3

The program must maintain seventy- five percent (75%) pass rate on the District of Columbia's competency evaluation each year.

9627.4

Each training program shall have a sufficient number of qualified instructors to meet the purposes and objectives of the program.

9627.5

The training program shall be coordinated by an RN, who:

(a) Has a current, unencumbered District of Columbia license pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 3-1205.14 (2016 Repl.); and

(b) Has at least two (2) years of full- time or full-time equivalent experience as an RN with clinical experience in the clinical practice setting he or she is coordinating.

9627.6

The CNA program coordinator shall be a qualified registered nurse with institutional aut hority and administrative responsibility for the program.

9627.7

The program coordinator's responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to:

(a) Ensuring that the curriculum is coordinated and implemented in accordance with the chapter;

(b) Establishing the responsibilities of the instructors;

(c) Ensuring that each instructor meets the qualifications as specified in this chapter;

(d) Ensuring that each student is properly supervised during the student's clinical experience; and

(e) Reporting annually and respond upon request to the Board.

9627.8

Each instructor shall have the following minimum qualifications:

(a) Be licensed or certified in his or her profession in the District of Columbia;

(b) Have completed a course in teaching adults or have experience in teaching adults and supervising nursing assistants; and

(c) Have a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, providing direct patient care during the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of the written agreement.

9627.9

The ratio of instructor to trainees in a clinical setting shall not exceed one (1) instructor to eight (8) trainees.

9627.10

Each training program shall have a record or attestation that trainees received information in writing on the policies governing admission, retention, dismissal, and the course requirements of the training program.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9627

Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 11404 (8/23/2019)