A. Training shall be under the supervision of a preceptor who is registered or recognized by a licensing board.

B. A preceptor may supervise no more than two three AIT's at any one time.

C. A preceptor shall:

1. Provide direct instruction, planning, and evaluation in the training facility;

2. Shall be routinely present with the trainee for on-site supervision in the training facility as appropriate to the experience and training of the AIT and the needs of the residents in the facility; and

3. Shall continually evaluate the development and experience of the AIT to determine specific areas in the Domains of Practice that need to be addressed.

A. To be registered by the board as a preceptor, a person shall:

1. Hold a current, unrestricted Virginia nursing home administrator license and be employed full time as an administrator of record in a training facility for a minimum of two of the past three years immediately prior to registration;

2. Have at least two years in practice as an administrator of record in the past four years immediately prior to registration, and either:

a. Be employed full time in or be under contract or written agreement with the facility where training occurs; or

b. Be a regional administrator with on-site supervisory responsibilities for a training facility;

2. 3. Provide evidence that he has completed the online preceptor training course offered by NAB; and

3. 4. Meet the application requirements in 18VAC95-20-230.

B. To renew registration as a preceptor, a person shall:

1. Hold a current, unrestricted Virginia nursing home administrator license and be employed by or have an agreement with a training facility for a preceptorship; and

2. Meet the renewal requirements of 18VAC95-20-170.

A. Training in an ALF AIT program shall be under the supervision of a preceptor who is registered or recognized by Virginia or a similar licensing board in another jurisdiction.

B. To be registered by the board as a preceptor, a person shall:

1. Hold a current, unrestricted Virginia assisted living facility administrator or nursing home administrator license;

2. Be employed full time as an administrator in a training facility for a minimum of two of the past four years immediately prior to registration or be a regional administrator with on-site supervisory responsibilities for a training facility; Have at least two years in practice as an administrator of record in the past four years immediately prior to registration, and either:

a. Be employed full time in or be under contract or written agreement with the facility where training occurs; or

b. Be a regional administrator with on-site supervisory responsibilities for a training facility;

3. Provide evidence that he has completed the online preceptor training course offered by NAB; and

4. Submit an application and fee as prescribed in 18VAC95-30-40. The board may waive such application and fee for a person who is already approved as a preceptor for nursing home licensure.

C. A preceptor shall:

1. Provide direct instruction, planning, and evaluation;

2. Be routinely present for on-site supervision of the trainee in the training facility as appropriate to the experience and training of the ALF AIT and the needs of the residents in the facility; and

3. Continually evaluate the development and experience of the trainee to determine specific areas needed for concentration.

D. A preceptor may supervise no more than two three trainees at any one time.

E. A preceptor for a person who is serving as an acting administrator while in an ALF AIT program shall be present in the training facility for face-to-face instruction and review of the trainee's performance for a minimum of four hours per week.

F. To renew registration as a preceptor, a person shall:

1. Hold a current, unrestricted Virginia assisted living facility or nursing home license and be employed by or have a written agreement with a training facility for a preceptorship; and

2. Meet the renewal requirements of 18VAC95-30-60.