Section 17-1444-5 - Instructor requirements for a nurse aide training and competency evaluation program(a) The training of nurse aides in a nurse aide training and competency evaluation program must be performed by or under the general supervision of a registered nurse instructor who possesses a minimum of two years of nursing experience, at least one year of which must have been in the provision of nursing facility services.(b) The registered nurse instructor shall have completed a course in teaching adults or have experience in teaching adults or in supervising nurse aides.(c) In a facility-based nurse aide training and competency evaluation program, the training of nurse aides may be performed under the general supervision of the director of nursing for the facility. The director of nursing shall be prohibited from performing the actual training.(d) The registered nurse instructor shall ensure that the contents of courses taught by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, or supplemental personnel other than the registered nurse instructor meet the curriculum requirements as specified in section 17-1444-4.(e) Supplemental personnel from other health professions may be utilized by the registered nurse instructor to instruct trainees on relevant topics. Supplemental personnel' shall have at least one year of experience in their respective fields, including: (1) Activities' specialists;(5) Licensed practical nurses;(6) Nursing home administrators;(9) Physical and occupational therapists;(12) Resident rights experts';(15) Speech, language and hearing therapists.[Eff JUL 12 2013] (Auth: HRS §§ 346-14; 346-46) (Imp: 42 C.F.R. § 483.152)