1. a) Requirements for Program Coordinators of a BNATP – only an approved program coordinator shall be used.

2. b) A Program Coordinator of a BNATP shall be a registered professional nurse and shall meet the requirements of Sections 395.160(a)(2)(B) and 395.162(a)(2) and have the following responsibilities:

   1. 1) Planning, implementing, evaluating and coordinating a BNATP as required in this Part;
   2. 2) Planning, implementing, evaluating and coordinating competency testing submission;
   3. 3) Planning, implementing, evaluating and coordinating criminal background check submission;
   4. 4) Completing, verifying and submitting accurate documentation as required in this Part;
   5. 5) Functioning as the primary contact in communications with the Department;
   6. 6) Formulating, implementing and communicating corrective measures as required by the Department; and
   7. 7) Notifying the Department, in writing and within five business days, after a change in program coordinator.

(Source: Amended at 48 Ill. Reg. 17753, effective December 2, 2024)