Section 601 – Minimum standards for nursing programs to qualify graduates — Temporary approval to qualify graduates for licensure — Minimum standards for medication aide training to qualify persons for certification.

• (1) Except as provided in Subsections (2) and (3), 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 an accrediting body for nursing education that is recognized by the United States Department of Education.

• (2)
  • (a) The division, in consultation with the board, may approve a nursing education program for up to five years, for the purpose of qualifying graduates for licensure under this chapter, if the program:
    • (i) holds candidacy or is in the process of applying for candidacy for the accreditation described in Subsection (1);
    • (ii) has been denied initial accreditation after holding candidacy for the accreditation described in Subsection (1); or
    • (iii) is no longer accredited under Subsection (1); and
  • (b) has not previously received a term of approval granted by the division.

• (3)
  • (a) For a nursing education program that has previously received a term of approval granted under Subsection (2), the division may reapprove the nursing education program for the purpose of qualifying graduates for licensure if:
    • (i) the reapproval is for a period that does not exceed five years; and
    • (ii) a minimum of 12 months has passed since the day on which the previous term of approval expired.
  • (b) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the division, in consultation with the board, shall make rules to implement Subsection (3)(a).

• (4) 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 382, 2022 General Session