3701-40-11 Ohio department of health training.

(A) The department shall provide educational programs for personnel involved in conducting hearing screenings including the hearing screening coordinator and supervising audiologist or physician. The programs shall include distance learning, computer-assisted learning, and/or on-site training.

(B) The department training programs shall include the following subjects:

(1) The significance of and rationale for universal newborn hearing screening;

(2) Reasons for a “non-passing” result and need for further testing; and

(3) How to convey information to parents in a culturally competent manner, including the emotional impact of this information.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/11/2008 and 01/01/2013

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 3701.508

Rule Amplifies: 3701.506, 3701.508

Prior Effective Dates: 2/1/2003