North Dakota § 43-11-16.1 - Internships and apprenticeship programs

§ 43-11-16.1. Internships and apprenticeship programs

1. The board may establish internships, apprenticeship programs, and rules related to the licensure and discipline of interns and apprentices practicing in programs established under this section. Apprenticeship programs allow for direct entry of individuals into an approved training program under this chapter. 2. An apprenticeship establishment participating in the apprenticeship program must: a. Be an approved apprenticeship program conducted in an approved establishment by the state office of apprenticeship; and b. Provide the board with the names of all individuals acting as apprentice trainers. 3. To act as an apprentice trainer, an individual must be approved by the board. To be approved, the trainer must: a. Hold a current license in the practice of which the individual is providing training for a minimum of three consecutive years; and b. Complete board-approved educator training. 4. If an approved apprenticeship program or apprenticeship establishment implements changes affecting the information required to be provided to the board under this section or rules adopted under this section, the revised information must be submitted to the board before implementing the changes. 5. The board or the board's designee shall audit and inspect approved apprenticeship establishments for compliance with this chapter at least annually. a. If the board determines that an approved apprenticeship establishment is not maintaining the standards required by this chapter, written notice must be given. b. An approved apprenticeship establishment that fails to correct the conditions listed in the notice to the satisfaction of the board within a reasonable time may be subject to penalty. 6. An approved apprenticeship establishment shall post a notice to consumers in the reception area of the establishment stating that services may be provided by an apprentice. The notice must state: "This establishment is a participant in a stateapproved apprenticeship program. Apprentices in this program are in training and have not yet received a license."