Requirements for initial licensure for adult day care (ADC) administrators Tier 2

Adult day care administrator requirements (a) Applicants must meet all general requirements for licensure. Administrators holding a Tier 2 ADC license may serve as an administrator in an ADC facility. (b) Each applicant for initial licensure as an a Tier 2 ADC administrator shall provide for initial licensure as an ADC administrator shall provide documentation of one of the following: (1) high school diploma; (2) GED; or (3) a higher level of education. (1) One of the following: (A) A high school diploma (or GED) AND five (5) consecutive years supervisory experience (full-time or equivalent) in a long term care or geriatric setting; OR (B) A Bachelor's degree AND one (1) year of supervisory experience, preferably in a social or health services setting; Each applicant for initial licensure as an ADC administrator under this provision shall provide, or shall cause to be provided, written evidence satisfactory to the Board of receipt of Bachelor's degree. The same level of "proof" detailed in paragraph 10-1-3(b) OAC 310:679-10-3 is required; OR (C) An active Oklahoma Nursing license (either LPN or RN), in good standing, and two years of nursing experience. (2) Successful completion of Board approved training for adult day care administrators (completed within the twenty-four (24) months preceding the month in which the Board will be taking action to license the individual), to include presumptively approved NAB-approved entry level courses completed within 24 months prior to licensure; (3) Receipt of a passing score on the Oklahoma State Standards examination for adult day care administrators within the twenty-four (24) months preceding the month in which the Board will be taking action to license the applicant, and if applicant is not licensed during this the twenty-four (24) month time period, applicant will have to pay all required fees and re-take the examination prior to any future licensing attempts; (4) Receipt of a passing score on the "NAB" Core examination conducted by the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Board (NAB) as discussed in paragraph 10- 3-2 of this document, and (5) Payment of the required fee(s). (c) After the Board's staff has determined that all requirements for initial licensure have been met, an applicant may apply for a "temporary" license. The Executive Director may review and approve or disapprove issuance of a temporary license after an application has been made and additional licensure fees paid. An approved temporary license shall expire at the next Board meeting when the application for licensure (no longer temporary) must be approved or disapproved by the Board. (c) Unless an applicant qualifies for a waiver as outlined in 310:679-10-3, the applicant must successfully complete and pass: (1) Department-approved training; (2) The required internship; and (3) Passing scores on the following required examinations: (A) The Oklahoma ADC State Standards examination; and (B)The NAB Core examination; 29 (d) An applicant's training instructor must attest to the readiness of an applicant prior to the student being eligible to take the examination. Instructors must provide the Department with all signed student attestation forms. (e) A waiver for the required training may be granted by the Department if: (1) the applicant has a degree in long-term care administration from a NAB-accredited institution; or (2) The applicant was previously licensed in Oklahoma as a Tier 2 ADC administrator, was in good standing with the Department while previously licensed in Oklahoma, and has been active in long- term care for at least two (2) of the last five (5) years; or (3) the applicant provides documentation showing adequate experience in the field of institutional administration that is applicable to long-term care administration. (f) A waiver for the required internship may be granted by the Department if the applicant presents documentation of an internship that meets or exceeds NAB recommendations for internship requirements.