Training and Competency Evaluation Programs

(a) Department approval of the training and competency evaluation program is required prior to offering training. (b) The program must submit information on a form provided by the Department to include: (1) Name and address for the entity sponsoring the program and for the contact person for the program; (2) The location of the administrative office of the program and the location where records are maintained; (3) Position descriptions and education and experience requirements for training supervisors and instructors, and the program's procedure for ensuring that supervisors and instructors satisfy such descriptions and requirements. (4) Standards for classroom and clinical facilities; (5) Program outline, with objectives, curriculum, and instruction methods, and demonstration that the program addresses skills and functions specified in OAC 310:677-13-7; and (6) Evaluation methods, including lab and clinical skills checklists, and examinations. (c) Department approved training 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) Each program is subject to site visits by the Department. (e) Within 30 days after receipt of an application for a 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. (f) The Department may withdraw approval or refuse to renew approval of a training program based on the program's noncompliance with 63 O.S. Section 1-1950.3 or 1-1951, or OAC 310:677. The Department shall notify the program of the intent to withdraw or not renew approval. The notice shall cite the specific reasons for the action and offer the applicant an opportunity to demonstrate compliance. Prior to the effectiveness of the withdrawal or non-renewal, the Department shall offer the program an opportunity for a hearing. After the withdrawal or non-renewal, the Department may oversee orderly closure of a program. (g) Training modules in addition to the minimums for certified medication aide training shall be submitted for Department approval as training programs prior to offering training. (h) For advanced training programs for care of diabetes, the Department shall deem as acceptable the use of training materials approved by the American Diabetes Educators Association, Oklahoma Chapters.