75-03-21-08.1. Verification and demonstration of competence.

1. A physician, registered nurse, occupational therapist, physical therapist, or other individual with a professional degree in specialized areas of care shall verify in writing, on forms furnished by the department, that a provider is competent to perform each procedure specified in subsection 9 of section 75-03-21-08. Verification that a provider is competent to perform a procedure is evidence of competence with respect to that procedure.

2. Competence may be demonstrated in the following ways: a. A demonstration of the procedure being performed; b. A detailed verbal explanation of the procedure; or c. A detailed written explanation of the procedure.

History: Effective April 1, 1999; amended effective September 1, 2004; October 1, 2012.

General Authority: NDCC 50-06-16