1. (a) To be eligible for an OAG SANE certification, an RN must:

   1. (1) hold a current and unencumbered license with the Texas BON;
   2. (2) have a minimum of two years direct contact with patients as an RN within the last five years at the time the application for initial certification is submitted; and
   3. (3) have completed an OAG SANE Training Program, including training, clinical requirements for the appropriate OAG SANE certification, and courtroom observation requirements, as described on the OAG website.
2. (b) An applicant may request a waiver of training, clinical requirements, or courtroom observation requirements by providing documentation that the applicant completed the equivalent of the training or requirements. Requests may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
3. (c) An applicant who maintains a SANE certification other than an OAG SANE certification may be eligible for an OAG SANE certification. Requests may be approved on a case-by-case basis.

Source Note:The provisions of this §62.5 adopted to be effective September 5, 2013, 38 TexReg 5699.