Section 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.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B9-15.006
Rulemaking Authority 464.202, 464.203 FS. Law Implemented 464.203 FS.
New 4-8-03, Amended by Florida Register Volume 41, Number 204, October 20, 2015 effective 11/3/2015, Amended by Florida Register Volume 42, Number 139, July 19, 2016 effective 8/1/2016, Amended by Florida Register Volume 48, Number 012, January 19, 2022 effective 2/2/2022.