Section 59054 - Administrator Qualifications(a) An administrator must: (1) Have a minimum of two years of prior experience providing direct care or supervision to individuals with developmental disabilities and be one of the following: (A) A Registered Behavior Technician.(B) A Licensed Psychiatric Technician.(C) A Qualified Behavior Modification Professional.(b) An administrator must complete the Residential Services Orientation as required per Section 56003(b).(c) In addition to the training required by Section 59057(a) and (b), the licensee shall ensure that, prior to providing direct consumer care, administrators receive hands-on training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation by a certified instructor from one of the following: (1) the American Red Cross;(2) the American Heart Association;(3) a training institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education; or(4) a training facility or course certified by the Emergency Medical Service Authority (EMSA).(d) Administrators shall maintain current certifications in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.(e) First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certifications must be renewed annually.(f) The licensee shall maintain the first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certifications in facility personnel records.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 59054
1. New section filed 2-5-2016 as a deemed emergency pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 4684.86; operative 2-5-2016 (Register 2016, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 24 months. The emergency regulations may be readopted and remain in effect until approval of the Certificate of Compliance.
2. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-5-2016 order, including new article heading, amendment of subsection (a)(1) and new subsection (b), transmitted to OAL 3-27-2017 and filed 5-9-2017; amendments operative 5-9-2017 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2017, No. 19).
3. Renumbering of former article 8 to article 4, renumbering of former section 59054 to section 59060 and renumbering and amendment of former section 59060 to section 59054 filed 7-12-2023; operative 7-12-2023 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2023, No. 28). Note: Authority cited: Section 4684.86, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 4684.86, Welfare and Institutions Code.
1. New section filed 2-5-2016 as a deemed emergency pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 4684.86; operative 2-5-2016 (Register 2016, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 24 months. The emergency regulations may be readopted and remain in effect until approval of the Certificate of Compliance.
2. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-5-2016 order, including new article heading and amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 3-27-2017 and filed 5-9-2017; amendments operative 5-9-2017 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3)(Register 2017, No. 19).
3. Renumbering of former article 8 to article 4, renumbering of former section 59054 to section 59060 and renumbering and amendment of former section 59060 to section 59054 filed 7-12-2023; operative 7/12/2023 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2023, No. 28).