1. (a) An administrator must:

   1. (1) Have a minimum of two years of prior experience providing direct care or supervision to individuals with developmental disabilities and be one of the following:

      1. (A) A Registered Behavior Technician.
      2. (B) A Licensed Psychiatric Technician.
      3. (C) A Qualified Behavior Modification Professional.
2. (b) An administrator must complete the Residential Services Orientation as required pursuant to Section 56003(b).

3. (c) In addition to the training required by Section 59007(a) and (b), the licensee shall ensure that, prior to providing direct consumer care, administrators receive hands-on training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation by a certified instructor from one of the following:

   1. (1) the American Red Cross;
   2. (2) the American Heart Association;
   3. (3) a training institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education; or
   4. (4) a training facility or course certified by the Emergency Medical Service Authority (EMSA).
4. (d) Administrators shall maintain current certifications in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
5. (e) First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certifications must be renewed annually.
6. (f) The licensee shall maintain the first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certifications in facility personnel records.

Note: Authority cited: Section 4698.1, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 4698 and 4698.1, Welfare and Institutions Code.

History

1. New article 4 (sections 59004-59008) and section filed 3-20-2017 as an emergency; operative 3-20-2017 (Register 2017, No. 12). Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 4698.1(b), a Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-19-2019 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-20-2017 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 2-8-2019 and filed 3-25-2019; amendments operative 3-25-2019 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2019, No. 13).

3. New subsections (c)-(c)(4) and (d)-(f) filed 7-12-2023; operative 7-12-2023 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2023, No. 28).