§ 23-17.9-3 - Training and competency evaluation program for levels of nursing assistants. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 23-17.9-3

   § 23-17.9-3  Training and competencyevaluation program for levels of nursing assistants. – Standards for training and/or competency evaluation programs for nursingassistants and exemptions for applicants from the requirements of trainingprograms shall be consistent with federal statutory and regulatory requirementsand shall be defined according to the rules and regulations promulgated by thedepartment of health. The national standards pertaining to nursing assistants,nurse aides-home health aides, and the national home caring council or itssucceeding agency, (model curriculum and teaching guide for the instruction ofhomemaker-home health aide) and any other appropriate standards shall serve asguidelines in the development of regulatory standards for other levels ofnursing assistants as determined by the director. The department may require afee of not more four hundred and ten dollars ($410) as an application fee forbiennial training and competency evaluation program certification.