Persons seeking licensure as a school health assistant pursuant to the provisions of this rule shall meet the following requirements:

1. A. high school diploma or equivalency;
2. B. be at least eighteen years of age;
3. C. provide verification of current valid certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, which includes hands-on demonstration;
4. D. provide verification of current valid certification in first aid;
5. E. provide verification of completion of a one-time New Mexico department of health and public education department approved training for school health assistants, related to state/federal laws, regulations and guidelines;
6. F. provide verification by the public school superintendent or private school official that a local orientation related to assigned duties, and facilitated by the public education department licensed registered nurse, was satisfactorily completed; and
7. G. submit to and satisfactorily clear a fingerprint-based background check per local school board or regional education cooperatives policy pursuant to Section 22-10A-5, NMSA 1978.

[6.63.15.8 NMAC - Rp, 6.63.15.8 NMAC, 9/26/2017]