Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 550 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE CENTERS
Subchapter C - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Division 2 - ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
Section 550.305 - Initial Training in Administration

(a) This section applies to an administrator and alternate administrator designated as an administrator or alternate administrator of a center.

(b) Before designation, an administrator or alternate administrator must complete the DADS pre-licensing program training titled Overview of Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Center Licensing Standards in Texas.

(c) An administrator and alternate administrator of a center must complete a total of 12 clock hours of training in the administration of a center before the end of the first 12 months after designation to the position.

(d) The initial 12 clock hours of training must address:

(e) The 12-clock-hour training requirement described in subsection (d) of this section must be met through structured, formalized classes, correspondence courses, competency-based computer courses, training videos, distance learning programs, or off-site training courses. Subject matter that deals with the internal affairs of a center does not qualify for clock hours.

(f) Documentation of administrator and alternate administrator training must:

(g) An administrator and alternate administrator must not apply the pre-licensing program training as part of the 12 clock hours of training required in this section.

(h) After completing 12 clock hours of initial training during the first 12 months after designation as an administrator and alternate administrator, an administrator and alternate administrator must complete the continuing training requirements as specified in § 550.306 of this division (relating to Continuing Training in Administration) in each subsequent 12-month period after designation.