§ 58-31b-601. Minimum standards for nursing programs -- Medication aide training.

(1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), to qualify as an approved education program for the purpose of qualifying graduates for licensure under this chapter, a nursing education program shall be accredited by the:

(a) Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education;

(b) National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission; or

(c) Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.

(2) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the division, in consultation with the board, may make rules establishing requirements for a nursing education program to qualify for a limited time as an approved education program for the purpose of qualifying graduates for licensure under this chapter, prior to its obtaining an accreditation described in Subsection (1).

(3) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, and the provisions of this chapter, the division shall make rules defining the minimum standards for a medication aide certified training program to qualify a person for certification under this chapter as a medication aide certified.

Amended by Chapter 262, 2013 General Session