Medication aide continuing education

(a) An entity seeking approval of a certified medication aide continuing education program shall file a nonrefundable application fee of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) and a Certified Medication Aide Continuing Education Form, which requires the following: (b) Within 30 days after receipt of an application for a continuing education program that is not currently approved, the Department shall determine if the application is complete and consistent. If the application is incomplete or inconsistent, the Department shall advise the applicant in writing and offer an opportunity to submit additional information. Within 30 days after completeness, the Department shall approve or disapprove the application. If the action is to disapprove, the Department shall advise the applicant in writing of the specific reasons for the disapproval, and offer an opportunity to demonstrate compliance. (c) Department-approved continuing education programs shall be evaluated every three years. Between evaluations, the training program shall send the Department advance notice of changes in previously approved program information. (d) An approved continuing education program shall submit to the Department within 30 days after the conclusion of a continuing education class the following information: (1) The title of the class and number of hours offered; (2) The name, certification number, and number of hours attended for each certified medication aide who satisfactorily completed the continuing education class. SUBCHAPTER 15. ICF/IID CARE AIDES