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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
SUBCHAPTER F - TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SECTION/RULE §748.885 - What curriculum components must be included in the pre-service training for administering psychotropic medication?
Chapter Review Date 04/17/2024

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, including how to document when a medication is administered.

Source Note: The provisions of this §748.885 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7377; amended to be effective January 1, 2017, 41 TexReg 10393; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909; amended to be effective April 25, 2022, 47 TexReg 2248.

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