21 NCAC 37D .0405         ADMINISTRATOR‑IN‑TRAINING PROGRAM

(a)  The preceptor shall evaluate and recommend to the Board the length of the AIT program required to teach the core of knowledge as outlined in 21 NCAC 37D .0605 before accepting the AIT to train in a facility approved by the Board subject to the following provisions:

(1)           in determining the length of the AIT program, the preceptor shall consider the strengths and weaknesses of the AIT applicant as it relates to his/her education and past supervisory experience;

(2)           the AIT program shall be presented to the Board by the preceptor and the AIT during the personal interview as required under Rule .0402(e) of this Section; and

(3)           except as otherwise allowed under Rule .0412 of this Section, all AITs shall serve a minimum of 12 weeks in the AIT program, plus any additional weeks as determined by the Board.  In determining whether to require additional weeks in addition to the 12 week minimum, the Board shall consider the recommendation of the preceptor, and the Board's independent consideration of the AIT applicant's education, training and experience relevant to operating a health care facility.

(b)  An AIT applicant who is working toward or has completed a baccalaureate or masters degree in nursing home administration or a related health care administration field shall serve a minimum of 12 weeks in the AIT program as part of his/her educational curriculum in a North Carolina licensed nursing home under the supervision of an approved preceptor.

(c)  An AIT shall complete a basic Nursing Home Administrator course approved by the Board within two years preceding an application for licensure.

(d) Within one year after the completion of the approved AIT program and upon successfully passing the examinations as required by the Board, the AIT may submit a licensure application and fee as provided in 21 NCAC 37D .0201 and .0202, and may be issued a license.

History Note:        Filed as a Temporary Amendment Eff. July 29, 1987 for a period of 155 days to expire on December 31, 1987;

Authority G.S. 90‑278; 90‑285;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Amended Eff. April 8, 1977;

Readopted Eff. December 15, 1977;

Amended Eff. February 1, 1980;

Readopted Eff. October 1, 1981;

Amended Eff. August 2, 1993; February 1, 1991; May 1, 1989; December 1, 1987;

Transferred and Recodified from 21 NCAC 37A .0519 Eff. April 1, 1996;

Amended Eff. July 1, 2000; April 1, 1996;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. September 22, 2014.