Cal. Code Regs. tit. 16 § 3162

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section 3162 - Program Requirements

(a) An approved administrator-in-training program shall include a minimum of 20 hours per week and a maximum of 60 hours per week of supervised training and work experience in a skilled nursing facility or an intermediate care facility.

(b) A preceptor may not supervise more than two trainees during the same time period without Board approval.

(c) The preceptor for an administrator-in-training shall be the designated administrator of the facility at which the training is conducted. The designation of any other person as the preceptor must be specifically approved in advance by the Board.

(d) Upon approval of an administrator-in-training application, a letter of approval shall be furnished by the Board to the administrator-in-training, with a copy to the preceptor. The letter shall specify the earliest date on which training may commence. An approved administrator-in-training program shall be conducted continuously, except for approved absences, as provided for by Section 3167.

(e) An administrator-in-training whose training has been interrupted or discontinued may request authorization from the Board to resume training. The Board's approval or disapproval of such a request will be based on the following factors:

(1) The time elapsed since training ended;

(2) The reason or reasons for not completing the program previously;

(3) Evidence of the administrator-in-training's ability and determination to resume and complete the program;

(4) The availability of a preceptor who is able and willing to provide a training program which will meet the requirements of Section 3162(a) and (c).

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 3162

1. Amendment filed 6-27-74; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 74, No. 26).
2. Amendment filed 1-21-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 4).
3. Amendment filed 1-29-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 5).
4. Amendment filed 12-10-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 50).
5. Order of Repeal of subsection (a) filed 6-3-85 by OAL pursuant to Government Code Section 11349.7; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 26).
6. New subsection (a) filed 2-16-88; operative 4-1-88 (Register 88, No. 9).
7. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 1-8-96; operative 2-7-96 (Register 96, No. 2).
8. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) filed 11-6-96 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 96, No. 45).

Note: Authority cited: Section 3917, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 3916 and 3920, Business and Professions Code.