D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9727

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 52, December 27, 2024

Rule 17-9727 - PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

9727.1

Training programs shall use Board approved PCT model curriculum, that consists of classroom, skills laboratory, and supervised practice hours and may be amended from time to time.

9727.2

All PCT training programs shall have adequate faculty and clinical facilities to provide supervised clinical experience with early, realistic exposure to job requirements. The clinical experience shall include the full range of skills needed in the workplace.

9727.3

The program must maintain seventy- five percent (75%) pass rate on the District of Columbia's competency evaluation each year.

9727.4

Each training program shall have a sufficient number of qualified instructors to meet the purposes and objectives of the program.

9727.5

The training program shall be coordinated by an RN, who:

(a) Has a current, unencumbered District of Columbia license pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 3-1205.14 (2016 Repl.); and

(b) Has at least two (2) years of full- time or full-time equivalent experience as a registered nurse with clinical experience in the clinical practice setting he or she is coordinating.

9727.6

The PCT program coordinator shall be a qualified registered nurse with institutional authority and administrative responsibility for the program.

9727.7

The program coordinator's responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to:

(a) Ensuring that the curriculum is coordinated and implemented in accordance with the chapter;

(b) Establishing the responsibilities of the instructors;

(c) Ensuring that each instructor meets the qua lifications as specified in this chapter;

(d) Ensuring that each student is properly supervised during the student's clinical experience; and

(e) Reporting annually and respond upon request to the Board.

9727.8

Each instructor shall have the following minimum qualifications:

(a) Be currently licensed or registered in good standing, in the jurisdiction in which he or she is providing the preceptorship;

(b) Have completed a course in teaching adults or have experience in teaching adults and supervising nursing assistants; and.

(c) Have a minimum of two (2) years of experience, as an RN or LPN, providing direct patient care during the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of the written agreement.

9727.9

The ratio of instructors to trainees in clinical areas involving direct care shall be based upon client acuity level, skill level of the trainee, and the clinical setting.

9727.10

Each training program shall have a record or attestation that trainees received information in writing on the policies governing admission, retention, dismissal, and the course requirements of the training program.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9727

Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 11404 (8/23/2019)