1. (a) Written verification as submitted to the Board by one of the persons specified in Section 2593.3 that the licensed psychiatric technician is competent in the performance of blood withdrawal procedures according to the subject areas specified in Section 2593.2. Written verification shall be provided on a form entitled “Blood Withdrawal Verification for Psychiatric Technicians” (Form 56C-2; 09/05) hereby incorporated by reference.
2. (b) Satisfactory completion of a course in blood withdrawal, as defined in Section 2593.2 and taught by an approved course provider as specified in Section 2593.3.

A licensed psychiatric technician applying for certification by the Board to withdraw peripheral venous blood from a patient with a mental illness or developmental disability shall complete and submit an application form supplied by the Board entitled “Application to be Certified in Blood Withdrawal for Psychiatric Technicians” (Form 56C-1; 09/05) hereby incorporated by reference. Applicants may qualify for certification in one of the following ways:

Note: Authority cited: Section 4504, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 4502.2, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New article 8 (sections 2593-2593.4) and section filed 1-19-99; operative 1-19-99 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 99, No. 4).

2. Amendment filed 5-4-2007; operative 6-3-2007 (Register 2007, No. 18).