Nev. Admin. Code § 458.341

Current through December 12, 2024

Section 458.341 - Qualifications for certification

To be eligible for certification by the Division as a detoxification technician, an applicant must:

1. Have:

(a) A high school diploma; or

(b) A general equivalency diploma or equivalent document;

2. Hold current certification in the techniques of administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation;

3. Have completed 6 hours of training approved by the Division, including, without limitation, training in:

(a) Acute withdrawal symptoms from alcohol and drug use;

(b) The requirements for the confidentiality of client information set forth in the provisions of 42 C.F.R. Part 2 and 45 C.F.R. Parts 160, 162 and 164;

(c) The control of infections and communicable diseases;

(d) Measuring and monitoring vital signs of clients; and

(e) The ethical requirements and standards of practice for detoxification technicians; and

4. Pass an examination for certification as a detoxification technician as required by NAC 458.345.

Nev. Admin. Code § 458.341

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R104-14, eff. 10/27/2015; A by R117-22A, eff. 2/20/2023

NRS 439.200 and 458.025