The pre-service training for administering psychotropic medication must include the following curriculum components:
  (1) Identification of psychotropic medications;
  (2) Basic pharmacology (the actions and side effects of, and possible adverse reactions to, various psychotropic medications);
  (3) Techniques and methods of administering medications;
  (4) Who is legally authorized to provide consent for the psychotropic medication; and
  (5) Any related policies and procedures.

Source Note: The provisions of this §749.885 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7469; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909; amended to be effective June 27, 2021, 46 TexReg 3525