Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 281 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SPINAL SCREENING
Section 144-281-3 - Qualifications for screening personnel
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
A. Spinal screening shall be conducted by qualified school personnel such as state certified school nurses, and physical education teachers, who have been selected by the school superintendent and who have completed a spinal screening training course endorsed by the Department of Human Services. In addition, other individuals may request certification to screen, from the Bureau of Health, Department of Human Services by virtue of their professional training or specific training in Spinal Screening.
B. A spinal screening certification is valid for four (4) years. Screening personnel must maintain a current spinal screening certificate to conduct screenings.