43.1.4.1 Additional Education Requirements for Registered Nurses (RNs)The educational requirements have changed for RNs who complete the physical assessment portion of the THSteps medical check up. THSteps has developed online education modules that contain new courses approved for continuing education units (CEU) for RNs. A module that is specific to physical assessment is being developed, and its release is expected in early 2008. THSteps online education modules may be accessed at www.txhealthsteps.com. Before a physician delegates a THSteps check up to an RN, the physician must establish the RN's competency to perform the service as required by the physician's scope of practice. The delegating physician is responsible for supervising the RN who performs the services. The delegating physician remains responsible for any service provided to a client. The RN or the employer must maintain documentation that the available required courses were completed.
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• RNs who have completed the previously required courses are encouraged, but not required, to take the online courses. Refer to: "Provider Enrollment" for more information about enrollment procedures. |
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