How many hours of state-approved course must a paid feeding assistant have?

• A. 12 hours
• B. 16 hours
• C. 20 hours
• D. 24 hours

Answer: (B)

The main idea tested is the minimum training time required for a paid feeding assistant in Texas. This role involves helping residents with meals, so the state requires a formal training course to ensure safe and competent care before working with residents.

The state-approved course for a paid feeding assistant is sixteen hours. That duration is designed to cover essential skills and knowledge, including safe feeding techniques, proper body positioning, recognizing signs of swallowing difficulties or choking, infection control, observation and documentation, resident rights, and knowing when to seek supervision. It provides enough hands-on practice to build competence in feeding tasks without requiring the full length of a nursing assistant program.

So, sixteen hours is the correct requirement for a paid feeding assistant.