N.J. Admin. Code § 8:60-6.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 8:60-6.4 - Training agency operating requirements

(a) Certified training agencies shall have the burden of demonstrating compliance, or the ability to comply, with the requirements of this subchapter.

(b) Certified training agencies shall have access to sufficient classrooms, off-site demonstration facilities, equipment, materials and instructors to ensure that adequate training courses meeting the requirements of this subchapter can be conducted.

(c) Certified training agencies shall use any training materials, examinations, forms, questionnaires, surveys, informational or audiovisual aids which may be required by the Department of Health and Senior Services.

(d) Certified training agencies shall ensure that at least one course instructor represents them at any meeting sponsored by the Department of Health for the purpose of maintaining uniform and high quality training courses among certificants.

(e) Certified training agencies shall limit class size to 25 students for initial training courses.

(f) Certified training agencies shall limit class size to 30 students for refresher training courses.

(g) All certified training agencies shall notify the Department of Health at least two weeks in advance of the beginning of any training course. All notifications shall be in writing and shall be submitted on forms provided by the Department of Health . If any course information changes, the training agency shall notify the Department of Health as soon as that agency becomes aware of such changes.

(h) Certified training agencies shall ensure that all refresher trainees have met the requirements for obtaining a New Jersey permit as outlined at 12:120-5.3 and 8:60-5.3. Certificates of completion shall be issued only to those individuals who have met these requirements and have successfully completed the refresher course.

(i) Certified training agencies shall submit instructor documentation meeting the requirements of N.J.A.C. 12:120-6.5 and 8:60-6.5 to the Department of Health for approval prior to allowing that instructor to conduct any training course.

(j) Certified training agencies shall issue a certificate of completion to trainees upon their successful completion of an initial or a refresher training course. The certificate shall specify the following:

1. A unique certificate number;

2. The full name of the trainee;

3. Discipline;

4. The expiration date of the certificate;

5. The course completion date;

6. The name, address and telephone number of training agency;

7. The language in which the training course was given; and

8. Shall bear the signature of the course instructor.

(k) Certified training agencies shall permit entry to all training courses by representatives of the Department of Health for the purposes of course evaluation and determination of compliance with this subchapter.

(l) Certified training agencies shall limit individual classes to one language.

(m) Certified training agencies shall maintain the following records:

1. All documents specified in 12:120-6.5 and 8:60-6.5 that demonstrate the qualifications of the course instructors;

2. Student training records;

3. Daily class attendance records bearing the signature of the course instructor;

4. Copies of examinations administered by the training agency; and

5. Copies of instructor performance review records.

(n) Certified training agencies shall permit representatives of the Department to inspect and evaluate these records. Upon request by the Department of Health , training agencies shall provide copies of all training records for the purpose of inspection, evaluation and compliance.

(o) Certified training agencies shall maintain training records for a minimum of five years. The Department of Health shall be notified and be given the opportunity to take possession of all training records should an agency cease to conduct training.

(p) Certified training agencies shall notify the Department of Health , in writing, in advance of any changes in information submitted on its agency and course applications. Any course modifications made subsequently to certification shall require 10 days prior notification and shall be subject to Department of Health approval.

(q) Notwithstanding (g) above, certified training agencies shall notify the Department of Health in writing at least four weeks advance of any changes in their hands-on training site. Any changes in location and/or renovations to the site shall require a reinspection of the facility before training can be conducted at that site.

(r) Certified training agencies shall maintain a quality control plan which shall include, at a minimum, the following:

1. Procedures for periodic revision of training materials to reflect innovations in the field;

2. Procedures for annual review of instructor competency;

3. Procedures for administering the course examination to ensure the validity and integrity of the examination; and

4. Procedures for ensuring the adequacy of facilities and equipment.

(s) Certified training agencies shall cooperate fully with the Department of Health in all matters relating to the conduct of certified training courses, the administration of examinations, and the permitting of individuals pursuant to this chapter.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:60-6.4

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 1149(a), effective 4/16/2018