Section DHS 110.19 - Course approval requirementsA training center shall obtain prior department approval for each initial or refresher course it offers. Once a training center obtains approval, all subsequent course offerings based on that approval are automatically approved when entered in the department's training database, provided the training center has renewed its certification under s. DHS 110.18(3). If the training center changes any component of an approved course, it shall submit the change to the department for approval prior to implementation. To request course approval, the training center shall submit all of the following to the department:
(1) A fully and accurately completed department application form signed and dated by the applicant.(2) Identification of the number of hours that will be devoted to classroom training, clinical training, and supervised field training.(3) If modifying the course curriculum, identification of the specific changes to all of the following:(a) Any changes to content and behavioral objectives for classroom, clinical training, or supervised field training.(b) Any increase in hours for classroom, clinical training, or supervised field training.(c) Any additional skills or medications that are taught.(4) A written explanation of how students will be screened for acceptance into the course and a list of any prerequisites to entrance.(5) A list of the locations of classroom training and an explanation of how the training will be conducted.(6) If applicable, a written description of the clinical training, which shall include all of the following: (a) The names and physical addresses of the clinical sites.(b) At least one sample of a written agreement that will be used with the clinical sites.(c) How the clinical training will be conducted.(d) A list of the emergency medical care and training capabilities of the clinical site.(e) A list of the areas of the clinical site that will be used for hands-on experience and observation for all skills specified in the curriculum.(f) Name and qualifications of each person supervising the students at the clinical site.(g) A list of the qualified preceptors for each clinical site.(h) Examples of any records or forms that will be used to document the clinical process.(i) A written description of the audit process used to assure accuracy of the clinical documentation.(7) If applicable, a written description of the supervised field training, which shall include all of the following: (a) The names and physical addresses of the field sites.(b) At least one example of a written agreement that will be used with the field sites.(c) An explanation of how the supervised field training will be conducted.(d) A list of the emergency medical care and training capabilities of each field site.(e) Name and qualifications of the persons supervising the students at the field site.(f) A list of the qualified preceptors for each field site.(g) Examples of records or forms that will be used to document the clinical and supervised field training.(h) A written description of the audit process used to assure accuracy of the clinical and supervised field training documentation.(i) An explanation of how student performance and practical competencies will be evaluated and how the effectiveness of the training program will be evaluated.(j) Samples of the handouts and checklists used, which shall be consistent with the knowledge and skills standard of the department-approved curriculum appropriate to the level of instruction and the Wisconsin Standards and Procedures of Practical Skills manual.(k) Other information requested by the department.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Health Services DHS 110.19
CR 10-085: cr. Register December 2010 No. 660, eff. 1-1-11.