(a)

1. (1) Each facility or entity that desires to offer a program shall file an Application for Program Approval form prescribed by the Department of Human Services (Form DMS-724).
2. (2) Application forms are available on the Department of Human Services - Division for Provider Services and Quality Assurance website or you can request an application by emailing: natpcertification@dhs.arkansas.gov.

(b)

1. (1) An outline showing the lesson plans and teaching modules utilized to cover the curriculum contents must be attached to the application.

2. (2) This should specify the:

   1. (A) Elements covered in each module;
   2. (B) Hours of classroom theory;
   3. (C) Hours of lab (return demonstrations); and
   4. (D) Hours in the clinical area in a nursing home.

3. (3) Each facility’s application must also include the following:

   1. (A) Primary instructor resumes or work history to establish long-term care experience;
   2. (B) Assistant instructor resume or work history to establish long-term care experience;
   3. (C) Waiver letter from the department if utilizing a sanctioned long-term care facility;
   4. (D) Professional license verification; and
   5. (E) Additional information, as requested by the department.

(c)

1. (1) When applicable for renewals, verification of school licensure by the State Board of Private Career Education within the Division of Higher Education will be required.
2. (2) A notarized copy of the school licensure must be included with applications for new programs and for renewal of programs.
3. (3) Notification to the division verifying additional instructors and any changes in instructors will be required with each application.

(f)

1. (1) Applications that are received incomplete may cause postponement of the program starting date.
2. (2) A notice of deficiency in the application will be mailed to an applicant within fifteen (15) business days of the date of filing.
3. (3) The applicant will be given an opportunity to correct any deficiencies.

(g)

1. (1) Notice of approval or disapproval of the application will be given to the entity within fifteen (15) business days of the receipt of a complete application.
2. (2) If the application is to be disapproved, the reasons for disapproval shall be given in the notice.

(h)

1. (1) An applicant may request a review on a disapproval in writing within ten (10) business days of receipt of the notice of the proposed disapproval to the Director of the Division of Higher Education.
2. (2) If no request is made, the entity is deemed to have waived the opportunity for a hearing.