LAC 48:I.10082. General Requirements

A. Prior to application for a certificate under this Chapter, all persons shall: 1. be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the English language at a minimum eighth grade level as evidenced by the MAC training program’s required entry placement test scores. 2. be a citizen of the United States or a legal alien with appropriate documentation from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; 3. be at least 18 years of age; 4. complete a required health and physical examination; 5. be a graduate of high school or have a general equivalency diploma; 6. be currently employed in a LLCF as a CNA on the first official day of an applicant's MAC training program; 7. have a minimum of one year experience in a LLCF; and 8. successfully pass a statewide criminal background/security check conducted by the State Police, or its designee, within 90 days of an applicant starting the MAC program and be free of abused substances as evidenced by periodic drug testing in accordance with the LLCF’s policies and procedures. Verification of these results must be received by the training entity, documented, and maintained in the personnel file. B. A MAC may not administer medication to a resident in a LLCF unless he/she: 1. holds a current certificate issued by the department under this Chapter and acts under the supervision of a person who holds a current license under state law which authorizes the licensee to administer medication; or 2. is currently enrolled in the state approved training course and is acting under the direct supervision of faculty. C. All MAC training and competency evaluation programs must be approved by the department. Each state-approved MAC training and competency evaluation program shall: 1. maintain qualified, approved RNs and LPNs for classroom and clinical instruction; 2. protect the integrity of the competency evaluations by keeping them secure; 3. utilize a pass rate of at least 80 percent for each individual student; and 4. assure the curriculum meets state requirements. D. Clinical instruction shall be conducted in an approved LLCF with a ratio of no more than 5:1 under the direct supervision of the instructor. E. Training programs that do not meet minimum standards and cannot provide an acceptable plan for correcting deficiencies shall be eliminated from participation.