Section 388-829-0370. What is a guest speaker, and what are the minimum qualifications to be a guest speaker?

(1) A guest speaker is a person selected by an approved instructor to teach a specific topic. A guest speaker:

(a) Must have demonstrated background and expertise on the topic;

(b) Must not teach the entire course;

(c) Must not supplant the primary teaching responsibilities of the primary instructor; and

(d) Must cover the DSHS competencies and learning objectives for the topic he or she is teaching.

(2) The approved instructor:

(a) Must select guest speakers based on the guest speaker's knowledge and experience in the specific topic;

(b) Maintain documentation of the guest speaker's qualifications and/or experience;

(c) Supervise and monitor the guest speaker's performance in person to ensure required content is taught; and

(d) Signs and provides the CE certificate.

(3) DSHS does not approve guest speakers.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0370, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.]

RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0370, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.