Washington Administrative Code
2023 Archive

Chapter 388-829 WAC
Last Update: 6/12/23

COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL SERVICE BUSINESS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
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SECTION I - PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS
388-829-0001What is the purpose of this chapter?
388-829-0005Who do the training requirements in this chapter apply to?
388-829-0010What definitions apply to this chapter?
388-829-0015What training is required for individuals hired or contracted to work in DDA community residential settings as a direct support professional (DSP) or ISS staff on or after January 1, 2016?
388-829-0020What is the seventy-five hour certificate?
388-829-0025What documentation is required to show completion of the seventy-five hour training?
388-829-0030Does an individual's seventy-five hour training certificate transfer to another employer and how long is it valid?
388-829-0035Who is exempt from the DDA community residential seventy-five hour training requirement?
SECTION II - SEVENTY-FIVE HOUR CERTIFICATE
388-829-0040What are the training requirements for exempt individuals hired on or after January 1, 2016?
388-829-0045May training entities use their own orientation and safety content?
SECTION III - ORIENTATION AND SAFETY
388-829-0050What is basic training?
388-829-0055How are training entities and instructors for DDA community residential settings approved?
388-829-0060What are the qualifications for on-the-job training, including client-specific training?
388-829-0065What are the requirements for DDA community residential instructors to teach the DDA forty-hour residential training?
388-829-0075What is nurse delegation core training?
388-829-0076May nurse delegation core training and specialized diabetes training occur in the same year as basic training?
388-829-0080What is continuing education?
388-829-0085How many hours of continuing education must DDA community residential staff complete each year?
388-829-0086When must a direct support professional employed during the COVID-19 public health emergency complete training, including specialty training?
388-829-0087What continuing education credit is granted to direct support professionals employed during the pandemic and when must continuing education be completed?
SECTION IV - BASIC TRAINING
388-829-0100May staff repeat courses for continuing education (CE)?
388-829-0105What information must a training entity include on continuing education (CE) certificates?
388-829-0125May DSHS deny or terminate a training contract or rescind its approval of an instructor or training entity?
388-829-0130May qualified instructors use CE curriculum with a DDA or ALTSA approval code?
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
388-829-0070Who must take a particular agency's orientation? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0070, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0077Who must take agency orientation? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0077, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0115What documentation is required to show completion of the seventy-five hour training? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0115, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0120How long are the training certificates valid? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0120, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0140Who may instruct basic training for a CRSB and what documentation is required by the agency and the instructor? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0140, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0145Who may be certified as a home care aide? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0145, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0150What documentation is required for a LTCW to apply for the home care aide certification or recertification? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0150, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0160What is the population specific training component of basic training? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0160, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0200What is specialty training? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0200, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0205Who is required to take specialty training? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0205, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0210What is nurse delegation core training? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0210, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0220What is CE? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0220, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0225Who is required to complete CE training, and how many hours of CE are required each year? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0225, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0226Can a CRSB employee receive CE credit for training approved by another state agency? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0226, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0230When must a LTCW complete CE? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0230, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0235What topics may be covered in CE? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0235, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0240Can specialty training be used to meet CE requirements? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0240, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0245What are the documentation requirements for CE? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0245, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0246What information must be on certificates for CE? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0246, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0250What is cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training? When is CPR training required? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0250, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0300Which trainings require department approval of the curriculum and instructor? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0300, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0305What must be submitted to DDA for CE curriculum approval? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0305, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0310What is the curriculum approval process for CE? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0310, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0350What are the training entity's responsibilities? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0350, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0360Must training entities and their instructors be approved by DSHS? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0360, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0365Can DSHS deny or terminate a contract or rescind approval of an instructor or training entity? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0365, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0370What is a guest speaker, and what are the minimum qualifications to be a guest speaker? [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.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0380What are the minimum qualifications for an instructor for basic, and population specific training? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0380, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0385What are the minimum qualifications for an instructor for agency orientation, LTCW orientation, safety, and CE? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0385, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0390What are the minimum qualifications for instructors for LTCW mental health specialty training? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0390, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0395What are the minimum qualifications for instructors for LTCW dementia specialty? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0395, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0400What are the minimum qualifications for instructors for LTCW developmental disabilities specialty? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0400, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0420What physical resources are required for classroom training and testing? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0420, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.
388-829-0425What standard training practices must be maintained for classroom training and testing? [Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and chapter 74.39A RCW. WSR 15-20-045, § 388-829-0425, filed 9/29/15, effective 1/1/16.] Repealed by WSR 17-14-090, filed 6/30/17, effective 8/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.341, 74.39A.351, and 18.88B.041.