SECTION 310:677-17-3. Curriculum

(a)   The residential care aide training program shall include at least forty-five (45) hours of classroom and supervised practical training or the equivalent.

(b)   The residential care aide training program shall include, but is not limited, to each of the following subject areas:

(1)   Ethical behaviors.

(2)   Legal behaviors.

(3)   Principles of safety.

(4)   Proper body mechanics.

(5)   Providing a safe environment.

(6)   Infection control.

(7)   Principles of nutrition and hydration.

(8)   Body functions.

(9)   Age-related changes.

(10)   Mobility.

(11)   Psychosocial needs.

(12)   Communication skills.

(13)   Resident behaviors.

(14)   Basic nursing skills.

(15)   Recognize, document, and report abnormal findings.

(16)   Recognize and document indications of illness.

(17)   Hygiene and personal care.

[Source: Added at 12 Ok Reg 3087, eff 7-27-95; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 2106, eff 6-27-02]