§ 57.510 - What are the requirements for traineeships and the appointment of trainees?

(a)(1) The grantee must complete a statement which documents the appointment of each trainee. To complete this statement the grantee must require each trainee to provide information and documentation of his or her eligibility.

(2) The statement of appointment must be completed by the beginning of the training period or as soon thereafter as possible if the trainee receives notice of his or her traineeship appointment after the training period has begun. The statement of appointment must include information to document the eligibility of the trainee and certify that there will be compliance with all applicable Public Health Service terms and conditions governing the appointment. The program director must sign the statement on behalf of the grantee, and the trainee must sign it thus certifying the statements are true and complete. The original copy of the statement must be retained by the grantee to be available for program review and financial audit. A copy shall be provided to the trainee for his or her records.

(b) The grantee may not require trainees to perform any work which is not an integral part of the nurse anesthetist training program and required for all students in the program, or to perform services which detract from or prolong their training.

(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 0915-0060)