Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B9-15.006 - Standardized Curriculum
(1) The
standardized curriculum content for a certified nursing assistant training
program shall follow the curriculum framework established by the Department of
Education (Rule 6A-6.0571, F.A.C., effective
5/19/15, which is incorporated herein by reference and may be obtained from the
Board office or at
http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-05975),
and shall include material that will provide a basic level of both knowledge
and demonstrable skills for each student completing the program.
(2) The standardized curriculum shall require
a minimum of 80 hours of classroom and 40 hours clinical instruction. The
clinical instruction shall include at least 20 hours of long term care clinical
instruction in a licensed nursing home.
(a)
For 2021 - 2022 calendar years, the 20 hours of long-term care clinical
instruction may be accomplished via clinical simulation.
(b) Clinical simulation shall consist of
activities or events replicating clinical practice using scenarios via two or
more of the following: manikins, standardized patients, role playing, skills
stations, or computer based critical thinking situations.
(c) Clinical Simulation shall also include
pre-briefing and debriefing didactic education.
(3) Prior to any direct contact with a
resident, a training program shall require that a student receive a minimum of
16 hours of classroom instruction in communication and interpersonal skills;
infection control; safety/emergency procedures, including the Heimlich
maneuver; promoting residents' independence; and respecting residents'
rights.
(4) Clinical experience
shall be provided under the direct supervision of the program
instructor.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 464.202, 464.203 FS. Law Implemented 464.203 FS.
New 4-8-03, Amended 11-3-15, 8-1-16, 2-2-22.
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