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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
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Title 2. HEALTH |
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Subtitle G. LICENSES |
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Chapter 142. HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES |
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Subchapter B. PERMITS TO ADMINISTER MEDICATION |
Sec. 142.025. ISSUANCE AND RENEWAL OF HOME HEALTH MEDICATION AIDE PERMIT
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(a) To be issued or to have renewed a home health medication aide permit, a person shall apply to the department on a form prescribed and under rules adopted by the board.
(b) The department shall prepare and conduct an examination for the issuance of a permit.
(c) The department shall require a permit holder to satisfactorily complete a continuing education course approved by the department for renewal of the permit.
(d) The department shall issue a permit or renew a permit to an applicant who:
(1) meets the minimum requirements adopted under Section 142.023;
(2) successfully completes the examination or the continuing education requirements; and
(3) pays a nonrefundable application fee determined by the board.
(e) A permit is valid for one year and is not transferable.