Sec. 250.0035. CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION; REQUIREMENTS FOR INCLUSION IN NURSE AIDE REGISTRY. (a) To be listed on the nurse aide registry, an applicant must:
(1) complete a training program approved by the commission that includes:
(A) not less than 100 hours of course work as specified by rule; and
(B) a competency evaluation on completion of the training program; and
(2) hold a certificate of registration issued by the commission on completion of the training program required under Subdivision (1).
(b) A certificate of registration and listing on the nurse aide registry expire on the second anniversary of the date the certificate is issued and the nurse aide is listed in the registry.
(c) To renew a nurse aide's certificate of registration and listing on the registry, the nurse aide must complete at least 24 hours of in-service education every two years, including training in geriatrics and, if applicable, in the care of patients with Alzheimer's disease.
(d) The executive commissioner shall adopt the rules necessary to implement this section, including rules for the issuance and renewal of a certificate of registration under this section and the regulation of nurse aides as necessary to protect the public health and safety.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 408 (S.B. 795), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 434 (S.B. 1103), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Licensing of Health Facilities
Section 250.002. Information Obtained by Facility, Regulatory Agency, or Private Agency
Section 250.003. Verification of Employability; Annual Search; Discharge
Section 250.0035. Certificate of Registration; Requirements for Inclusion in Nurse Aide Registry
Section 250.004. Criminal History Record of Employees
Section 250.005. Notice and Opportunity to Be Heard Concerning Accuracy of Information
Section 250.006. Convictions Barring Employment
Section 250.007. Records Privileged