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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 310. Oklahoma State Department of Health |
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Chapter 675. Nursing and Specialized Facilities |
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Subchapter 19. Feeding Assistants |
SECTION 310:675-19-3. Training course
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- (a) The following training curricula are approved as training courses and meet the requirements specified in 42 CFR 483.160(a):(1) Eating Matters: A Training Manual for Feeding Assistants, published by the American Dietetic Association, 2003 edition; and Eating Matters: Feeding Assistants Manual, published by the American Dietetic Association, 2003 edition; or(2) Assisted Dining: The Role and Skills of Feeding Assistants, published by the American Health Care Association, 2003 edition.(b) A feeding assistant training course must consist of at least eight (8) hours of training in the required areas of instruction.(c) A feeding assistant training course instructor must hold a current valid license as:(1) A registered nurse;(2) A licensed practical nurse;(3) A registered dietitian;(4) A speech-language pathologist or speech therapist; or(5) An occupational therapist.(d) Successful completion of a training course is based upon the instructor's assessment using a staff competency checklist that conforms to OAC 310:675-19-8.(e) The training course must provide a certificate of completion within 30 days of course completion to each individual who successfully completed the course. The certificate shall conform to OAC 310:675-19-8.(f) The Department will not restrict an individual from repeating a training course. The training course may establish limits on the number of times an individual may repeat the course after unsuccessful attempts.