The bill amends the definition of "Primary Instructor" within the Long-Term Care Aide Training Act in Arkansas. It introduces new language that clarifies the definition of "General nursing experience," specifying that it includes nursing experience obtained through various means such as employment, internships, or externships, and outlines specific settings where this experience can be gained. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "Primary instructor" to include a requirement for annual attendance at an eight-hour class authorized by the Department of Human Services, focusing on updates to laws, best practices, and common issues in long-term care facilities.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the experience requirement for primary instructors, increasing the minimum required general nursing experience from two years to ten years, with at least one year specifically in long-term care nursing services within the last ten years. It also removes the previous language that defined general nursing experience, streamlining the criteria for instructors in long-term care settings. These changes aim to enhance the qualifications and ongoing education of primary instructors to ensure high standards in long-term care training.