Section 388-829C-130. What training must a companion home provider complete after the first year of service?

After the first year of service, the companion home provider must:

(1) Maintain current CPR and first-aid certification;

(2) Receive bloodborne pathogens training with HIV/AIDS information at least annually and within one year of the previous training; and

(3) Complete at least ten hours of continuing education each calendar year after the calendar year in which they successfully complete DDD approved specialty training.

(a) The continuing education must be on topics that will directly benefit the client being served.

(b) One hour of completed classroom instruction or other form of training (such as a video or online course) equals one hour of continuing education.

(4) Documentation of training attendance must be kept in the provider's files and submitted to DDD upon completion of the training.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030] and Title 71A RCW. WSR 07-16-102, § 388-829C-130, filed 7/31/07, effective 9/1/07.]

RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030] and Title 71A RCW. WSR 07-16-102, § 388-829C-130, filed 7/31/07, effective 9/1/07.