1. (1) To be certified as a designated examiner, a qualified individual shall submit an application to the office.

2. (2) To be qualified, an individual must be:

   1. (a) a licensed physician, as defined in Section 58-67-102, or a licensed mental health therapist, as defined in Section 58-60-102; and

   2. (b) employed by or a designee of:

      1. (i) a local mental health authority or a local substance abuse authority;
      2. (ii) the Utah State Hospital; or
      3. (iii) an office-approved accountable care organization.

3. (3) The director shall review and approve an applicant to receive training if:

   1. (a) the applicant meets the requirements in Subsection 26B-5-301(8) and this rule;
   2. (b) the applicant is a Utah resident; and
   3. (c) as determined by the director the applicant has adequate training and experience to perform the duties of a designated examiner.

4. (4) To be certified as a designated examiner, an approved applicant shall:

   1. (a) complete a training course provided by the office; and
   2. (b) take an examination based on the training course and earn a minimum score of 70%.
5. (5) The director may grant a waiver to a training requirement under this rule if the applicant can demonstrate adequate knowledge and understanding of the training requirement based on prior experience and training.

KEY: designated examiners, involuntary commitment, case managers, case manager certification

Date of Last Change: January 26, 2026

Notice of Continuation: December 1, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-5-104(2); 26B-5-301(8)