§ 712.17 - Instructional requirements.

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HRP management officials at each DOE site or facility with HRP positions must establish an initial and annual HRP instruction and education program. The program must provide:

HRP candidates, HRP-certified individuals, supervisors, and managers, and supervisors and managers responsible for HRP positions with the knowledge described in paragraph (b)(1) of this section; and

For all HRP medical personnel, a detailed explanation of HRP duties and responsibilities.

The following program elements must be included in initial and annual instruction. The elements may be tailored to accommodate group differences and refresher training needs:

The objectives of the HRP and the role and responsibilities of each individual in the HRP to include recognizing and responding to behavioral change and aberrant or unusual behavior that may result in a risk to national security or nuclear explosive safety; recognizing and reporting safety and/or security concerns, physical, mental, or emotional conditions that could adversely affect the performance of HRP duties or that require treatment by a doctor, physician's assistant or other health care professional; and prescription drug use; and an explanation of return-to-work requirements and continuous evaluation of HRP participants; and

For those who have nuclear explosive responsibilities, a detailed explanation of duties and safety requirements.

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