Nev. Admin. Code § 432A.308

Current through October 11, 2024
Section 432A.308 - Completion by caregiver of training for recognition of signs and symptoms of illness and administration of first aid
1. Whenever a child care facility is in operation, each caregiver on duty must have completed training for the recognition of signs and symptoms of illness and the administration of first aid.
2. The training for the recognition of signs and symptoms of illness must include, without limitation, the provision of information concerning health and the observation and evaluation of signs and symptoms of illness and responses to illness and emergencies and training in the prevention of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. The training for the administration of first aid must include, without limitation, the administration of first aid to victims of fire, serious injury or the ingestion of poison. Both types of training must be:
(a) Provided by a licensed health care professional or a representative of a licensed health care agency or clinic, a community college, a university, the American National Red Cross, an adult education program in home nursing or an institution approved by The Nevada Registry or its successor organization; and
(b) Approved by:
(1) The Nevada Registry or its successor organization, or any other agency designated by the Director of the Department to approve the training; or
(2) If the training is not approved by The Nevada Registry or its successor organization, and the Director of the Department has not designated another agency to approve the training, the Division or the local licensing agency.
3. A certificate or other evidence of compliance issued by a licensed health care professional, a licensed health care agency or clinic, a community college, a university, the American National Red Cross, an adult education program in home nursing or an approved provider of such training is adequate evidence of compliance.

Nev. Admin. Code § 432A.308

Added to NAC by Bd. for Child Care, eff. 6-5-84; A by R203-03, 7-1-2004; R112-06, 4-23-2009

NRS 432A.077