Indiana Code Title 25. Professions and Occupations § 25-19-1-18

(1) File an administrator in training application with the board and be approved by the board before starting an internship program.

(2) Observe and become familiar with the responsibilities and duties of the preceptor or approved training center and administrator in training.

(3) Be assigned responsibilities in each health facility department, with experience on every shift, including weekends.

(4) Serve as an administrator in training for at least twenty (20) hours per week and not more than ten (10) hours per day.

(5) Complete the internship program in not less than three (3) months and not more than twelve (12) months for a minimum total of hours as follows:

(6) Seek and accept instruction and assistance from the preceptor or approved training center.

(7) Notify the board on a form prescribed by the board of any change of status or discontinuance of the administrator in training program.

(8) Upon completion of the program, provide to the board an affidavit stating the administrator in training has fulfilled the requirements of the program.

(1) have been convicted of a crime that has a direct bearing on the administrator in training's ability to practice competently in accordance with IC 25-1-1.1;  and

(2) hold a position in the health facility during the hours of the administrator in training program.

(1) the administrator in training has served in a long term care facility department manager position, based upon criteria approved by the board;  and

(2) the administrator in training's experience described in subdivision (1) is verifiable to the board's satisfaction.