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1596.8661
. (a) For purposes of the training required pursuant to
paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 1596.798, pediatric first
aid training pursuant to Section 1596.866 shall include a component
of training in the administration of inhaled medication described in
paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 1596.798.
(b) The Emergency Medical Services Authority shall establish,
consistent with Section 1797.191, minimum standards for a component
of pediatric first aid training that satisfies the requirements of
paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 1596.798. For purposes of
this subdivision, the Emergency Medical Services Authority is
encouraged to consult with organizations and providers with expertise
in administering inhaled medication and nebulizer care, including,
but not limited to, the American Lung Association, respiratory
therapists, and others.
(c) For purposes of the training required pursuant to clause (ii)
of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section
1596.866, instruction in childhood nutrition shall be at least one
hour in length and shall include content on age-appropriate meal
patterns based on the most current Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
In order to increase child care providers' capacity to serve healthy
foods at a lower cost, the training shall contain information about
reimbursement rates for the United States Department of Agriculture's
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) (7 C.F.R. 226.20), and
shall direct child care providers to the CACFP Unit of the Nutrition
Services Division of the State Department of Education for detailed
information on CACFP eligibility and enrollment.
(d) Notwithstanding the rulemaking provisions of the
Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section
11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code),
the Emergency Medical Services Authority may, through bulletin or
similar instructions from the director until regulations are adopted,
establish standards for the training in childhood nutrition required
pursuant to clause (ii) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (2) of
subdivision (a) of Section 1596.866.