PDFWAC 388-71-1031

What is the curriculum approval process for orientation, safety, seventy hour basic training (core and population specific training), the thirty hour basic training, the twelve hour parent provider training, and continuing education?

(1) Submit the required training application forms and any other materials required for specific curricula to the department.
(2) After review of the curriculum, DSHS will send a written response to the submitter, indicating approval or disapproval of the curriculum(s).
(3) If curriculum(s) are not approved, the reason(s) for denial will be given and the submitter will be told what portion(s) of the training must be changed and resubmitted for review in order for the curriculum to be approved.
(4) The submitter can make the requested changes and resubmit the curriculum(s) for review.
(5) If after working with the department the reasons why the curriculum is not approved cannot be resolved, the submitter may seek review of the nonapproval decision from the assistant secretary of aging and disability services administration. The assistant secretary's review decision shall be the final decision of DSHS; no other administrative review is available to the submitter.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 74.09.520. WSR 13-02-023, § 388-71-1031, filed 12/20/12, effective 1/20/13.]