Section 173.422 - Certification to conduct long-term care consultation(A) The department of aging shall certify individuals who meet certification requirements established by rule to provide long-term care consultations for purposes of sections 173.42 and 173.421 of the Revised Code. The director of aging shall adopt rules in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code governing the certification process and requirements. The rules shall specify the education, experience, or training in long-term care a person must have to qualify for certification.(B) Notwithstanding the requirements for a certification under division (A) of this section, the department shall issue a certification to provide long-term care consultations in accordance with Chapter 4796. of the Revised Code to a person if either of the following applies: (1) The person holds a license or certification in another state.(2) The person has satisfactory work experience, a government certification, or a private certification as described in that chapter as a provider of long-term care consultations in a state that does not issue that license or certification.Amended by 134th General Assembly, SB 131,§2, eff. 12/29/2023.Transferred and amended by 128th General Assembly, HB 1, §101.01, eff. 10/16/2009.Effective Date: 09-29-2005 .