SECTION 450:21-1-11. Facilitator training

(a)   Minimum qualifications for institutions or organizations conducting ADSAC facilitator training, and the minimum qualifications for individuals conducting facilitator training are as follows:

(1)   All ADSAC facilitator training shall only be conducted by non-profit organizations, educational institutions or governmental agencies.

(2)   The curricula for the training shall be as follows:

(A)   A minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of instruction, and

(B)   These hours shall be offered in no less than four (4) days and for no more than eight (8) hours per day.

(3)   Instructors for facilitator training must have:

(A)   A minimum of two (2) years experience as an ADSAC facilitator; or

(B)   A master's degree from an accredited college or university; or

(C)   Four (4) years related experience in the subject matter to be taught.

(4)   Each facility where facilitator training courses are conducted shall:

(A)   Meet all applicable local and state fire, health and safety standards; and

(B)   Provide a safe and comfortable environment for facilitators and facilitator candidates conducive to the learning experience.

(5)   Instructional equipment must be in good working order.

(6)   Institutions or organizations providing facilitator training prior to receiving written approval from ODMHSAS may not be accepted for facilitator certification requirements.

(b)   Each institution or organization shall advise ODMHSAS in writing the names of candidates who did not complete training and the names of persons have successfully completed the facilitator training.

(c)   All facilitator trainings shall be consistent with the requirements of this Chapter and the training curricula shall consist of recognized evidence based, best practices.

[Source: Added at 13 Ok Reg 2791, eff 7-1-96; Amended at 14 Ok Reg 688, eff 12-24-96 (emergency); Amended at 14 Ok Reg 1967, eff 5-27-97; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2750, eff 7-1-98; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1599, eff 7-1-99; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1432, eff 7-1-02; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 988, eff 7-1-03; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1748, eff 7-1-04; Amended at 25 Ok Reg 1376, eff 7-1-08]