Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 168.005. Training for Unlicensed Diabetes Care Assistant

(1) the department's School Health Program;

(2) the American Diabetes Association;

(3) the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International;

(4) the American Association of Diabetes Educators;

(5) the Texas Nurses Association;

(6) the Texas School Nurse Organization;  and

(7) the Texas Education Agency.

(1) the enrollment of a student with diabetes at a campus that previously had no students with diabetes;  or

(2) a diagnosis of diabetes for a student at a campus that previously had no students with diabetes.

(1) recognizing the symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia;

(2) understanding the proper action to take if the blood glucose levels of a student with diabetes are outside the target ranges indicated by the student's diabetes management and treatment plan;

(3) understanding the details of a student's individualized health plan;

(4) performing finger-sticks to check blood glucose levels, checking urine ketone levels, and recording the results of those checks;

(5) properly administering glucagon and insulin and recording the results of the administration;

(6) recognizing complications that require seeking emergency assistance;  and

(7) understanding the recommended schedules and food intake for meals and snacks for a student with diabetes, the effect of physical activity on blood glucose levels, and the proper actions to be taken if a student's schedule is disrupted.