Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 26. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
PART 1. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION |
CHAPTER 749. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES |
SUBCHAPTER F. TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
DIVISION 5. CURRICULUM COMPONENTS FOR PRE-SERVICE TRAINING |
SECTION 749.885. What curriculum components must be included in the pre-service training for administering psychotropic medication?
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The pre-service training for administering psychotropic medication must include the following curriculum components:
(1) Identification of psychotropic medications; (2) Basic pharmacology (the actions and side effects of, and possible adverse reactions to, various psychotropic medications); (3) Techniques and methods of administering medications; (4) Who is legally authorized to provide consent for the psychotropic medication; and (5) Any related policies and procedures. Source Note: The provisions of this §749.885 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7469; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909; amended to be effective June 27, 2021, 46 TexReg 3525