A facility or other curriculum developer seeking approval for a geriatric behavioral health curriculum under this chapter will meet the following requirements:

(1) Submit the required curriculum application form; and

(a) A department-approved crosswalk linked to the competencies and learning objectives in this chapter; or

(b) A copy of the test(s) that will be used to determine student competency.

(2) Attest that the curriculum at a minimum includes:

(a) Student materials that support the curriculum and learning resource materials such as learning activities, audio-visual materials, handouts, and books; and

(b) The methods or approaches to be used for different sections of the course, including for each lesson:

(i) Learning activities that incorporate adult learning principles;

(ii) Practice of communication strategies to increase competency;

(iii) Feedback to the student; and

(iv) An emphasis on facilitation by the instructor.

(c) A list of the sources or references, if any, used to develop the curriculum;

(d) Methods of facilitation and student evaluation; and

(e) A plan for updating material.