Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 458 - Abuse of Alcohol and Drugs
DETOXIFICATION TECHNICIANS
Section 458.341 - Qualifications for certification
Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 458.341
Current through December 12, 2024
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.
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
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