# Title 67 — Public Instruction, Superintendent of

## Article 67-11 — Education Professional Credentials

## Chapter 67-11-24 — Certificates of Completion for School Health Technicians

### § 67-11-24-01. Definition.

For purposes of this chapter, "school health technician" means an individual who has demonstrated
an understanding of common school health needs and can respond appropriately and efficiently in a
school setting and determine when referrals are needed.
History: Effective January 1, 2022.
General Authority: NDCC 15.1-02-16, 28-32-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-02-16
### § 67-11-24-02. Certificate of completion required.

Individuals providing services as a school health technician in educational settings shall hold the
North Dakota certificate of completion for school health technicians.
History: Effective January 1, 2022.
General Authority: NDCC 15.1-02-16, 28-32-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-02-16
### § 67-11-24-03. Issuing agency.

The North Dakota certificate of completion for a school health technician is issued by the:
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Department of Public Instruction
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 201
Bismarck, ND 58505-0440
History: Effective January 1, 2022.
General Authority: NDCC 15.1-02-16, 28-32-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-02-16
### § 67-11-24-04. Certificate of completion standards.

To obtain a North Dakota certificate of completion as a school health technician, an individual shall
submit a completed application, using the online format if available, and have completed the following
training approved by the department of public instruction and the North Dakota department of health
and human services:
1. Successful completion of first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and automated external
defibrillator training;
2. Successful completion of a medication administration course taught by a registered nurse;
and

3. Successful completion of online training as may be adopted by the department of public
instruction and the North Dakota department of health and human services which may be
based on school health guidelines, emergency guidelines, and disease control guidelines.
History: Effective January 1, 2022.
General Authority: NDCC 15.1-02-16, 28-32-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-02-16
### § 67-11-24-05. School health technician services.

1. While working in the role of a school health technician, an individual may perform the duties
outlined in the required training.
2. While working in the role of a school health technician, an individual shall comply with all
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act regulations.
3. While working in the role of a school health technician, the individual may not:
a. Perform the duties of a school nurse, as set forth in North Dakota Century Code chapter
43-12.1; or
b. Perform the duties of an unlicensed assistive person, as set forth in North Dakota
Century Code chapter 43-12.1.
History: Effective January 1, 2022.
General Authority: NDCC 15.1-02-16, 28-32-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-02-16
### § 67-11-24-06. Renewal.

The certificate of completion for the school health technician must be renewed every two years. In
order to renew the certificate, an individual shall complete the following renewal-level training approved
by the department of public instruction and the North Dakota department of health and human services:
1. Shall possess current certification in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and automated
external defibrillator training;
2. Successful completion of a medication administration course taught by a registered nurse;
and
3. Successful completion of online training as may be adopted by the department of public
instruction and the North Dakota department of health and human services and may be based
on school health guidelines, emergency guidelines, and disease control guidelines.
History: Effective January 1, 2022.
General Authority: NDCC 15.1-02-16, 28-32-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-02-16
### § 67-11-24-07. Reconsideration.

1. If an application for a school health technician certificate of completion is denied, the applicant
must be notified of the opportunity for reconsideration. Upon receipt of a written denial, the
applicant may request a reconsideration of the denial. A request for reconsideration must be in
writing and must be received by the superintendent of public instruction within twenty-one
days of the date the denial was mailed to the applicant by the superintendent of public
instruction. Untimely requests may not be considered. The request for reconsideration must
discuss:

a. The fact, law, or rule the applicant believes was erroneously interpreted or applied; and
b. The applicant's arguments on how the fact, law, or rule should have been applied, giving
specific reasons and a thorough analysis.
2. The superintendent of public instruction shall issue a final written response on the
reconsideration request within twenty-one days after receiving a complete and timely
reconsideration request. If the superintendent's written response denies the reconsideration
request, the superintendent's written response must notify the applicant of the applicant's right
to a hearing conducted pursuant to North Dakota Century Code chapter 28-32. The applicant
shall request the hearing within thirty days.
History: Effective January 1, 2022.
General Authority: NDCC 15.1-02-16, 28-32-02
Law Implemented: NDCC 15.1-02-16
