CMS SOM App. B, Tag G780

supervised practical training.

Classroom and supervised practical training must be performed by a registered

nurse who possesses a minimum of 2 years nursing experience, at least 1 year of

which must be in home health care, or by other individuals under the general

supervision of the registered nurse.

Interpretive Guidelines §484.80(e)

The required 2 years of nursing experience for the RN instructor should be “hands on”

clinical experience such as providing care and/or supervising nursing services or

teaching

nursing skills in an organized curriculum or in-service program. At least 1 year of

experience must be in home health care.

“Other individuals” who may help with home health aide training would include health

care professionals such as:

• Physicians;

• Physical therapists;

• Occupational therapists;

• Speech-language pathologists;

• Medical social workers,

• LPN/LVNs; and

• Nutritionists.