(1) A direct support professional must complete 12 hours of continuing education:
(a) Each calendar year, except in the calendar year they complete one-time basic training; or
(b) By their birth date each year if the direct support professional is also a:
(i) Registered nurse;
(ii) Licensed practical nurse;
(iii) Nurse technician;
(iv) Advanced registered nurse practitioner; or
(v) Home care aide certified.
(2) A direct support professional employed during the COVID-19 public health emergency must complete:
[Statutory Authority: RCW
74.39A.074 and
71A.12.030. WSR 22-14-062, § 388-829-0085, filed 6/29/22, effective 7/30/22. Statutory Authority: RCW
71A.12.030,
74.39A.074,
74.39A.341,
74.39A.351, and
18.88B.041. WSR 17-14-090, § 388-829-0085, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17.]