KRS 196.171: Corrections personnel to take educational course on AIDS.

(1) The Department of Corrections shall develop an educational course on the human

immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

approved by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services of not more than four (4)

hours for the instruction of corrections personnel who have day -to-day contact with

incarcerated persons and personnel who may be expected to respond to crisis

situations. The literature and training curriculum shall include information of

known modes of transmission and methods of controlling and preventing these

diseases with an emphasis on appropriate behavior and attitude change. The training

may be part of any continuing education program.

(2) All persons referred to in subsection (1) of this section shall successfully comple te

the training required. Any person holding the position referred to in subsection (1)

of this section shall not fill that position for more than one (1) year without

successful completion of the required training. If a person does not successfully

complete the required training within the time specified, he shall be suspended from

further service until he successfully completes the required training.