1. (a) An approved third-party provider shall offer the initial training coursework of six (6) to eight (8) hours in an online format as described in section 18876.1(b) of the Health and Safety Code that includes curriculum described in section 18876.1(e) of the Health and Safety Code.
2. (b) An approved third-party provider shall offer the continuing training coursework of two (2) to four (4) hours in an online format as described in section 18876.1(b) of the Health and Safety Code that includes curriculum described in section 18876.1(e) of the Health and Safety Code.
3. (c) Initial or continuing training may be offered in a format other than online if approved by the department in advance. Alternatives to online training curriculum may include lectures, instructional videos, online courses, or other methods of instruction.
4. (d) The initial and continuing training coursework curriculum shall be reviewed and approved by the department every two (2) years.
5. (e) The department may develop content for the training or examination and revise content where appropriate.
6. (f) The initial and continuing training coursework shall include information on the most prevalent or common complaints received by the department pursuant to section 18876.1(c) of the Health and Safety Code. This shall be provided annually to third-party providers electronically by the department.
7. (g) Passing score for the online examination for the initial and continuing training coursework shall be a minimum of seventy-five (75) percent of the total score.
8. (h) If the applicant fails to pass the examination three (3) times, the applicant shall be required to complete the training and examination again, and the re-administration fee as described in section 2800.15(j) of this chapter may be assessed by the third-party provider.
9. (i) A certificate holder may use any department-approved third-party provider to complete the initial and continuing training coursework.

Note: Authority cited: Section 18876.1, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18876 and 18876.1, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-28-2025; operative 2-28-2025. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 18876.1(k). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2025, No. 9).