Minimum Hours of Instruction (ANATP Only)

Section 395.230  Minimum Hours of Instruction (ANATP Only) a)         Each program shall include a minimum of 120 hours of instruction, excluding breaks, meals, and any orientation to the program or clinical practicum.  The course hours shall be divided between: 1)         80 hours of theory/laboratory instruction; and 2)         40 hours of clinical practicum. b)         The theory/laboratory content shall be presented in a minimum time frame of four weeks.  Program sponsors may determine the appropriate length of the program. c)         Clinical practicum shall not commence until theory/lab instruction is successfully completed.