A facility or other curriculum developer seeking approval for a geriatric behavioral health curriculum under this chapter will meet the following requirements:

1. (1) Submit the required curriculum application form; and

   1. (a) A department-approved crosswalk linked to the competencies and learning objectives in this chapter; or
   2. (b) A copy of the test(s) that will be used to determine student competency.

2. (2) Attest that the curriculum at a minimum includes:

   1. (a) Student materials that support the curriculum and learning resource materials such as learning activities, audio-visual materials, handouts, and books; and

   2. (b) The methods or approaches to be used for different sections of the course, including for each lesson:

      1. (i) Learning activities that incorporate adult learning principles;
      2. (ii) Practice of communication strategies to increase competency;
      3. (iii) Feedback to the student; and
      4. (iv) An emphasis on facilitation by the instructor.
   3. (c) A list of the sources or references, if any, used to develop the curriculum;
   4. (d) Methods of facilitation and student evaluation; and
   5. (e) A plan for updating material.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.270, 74.39A.020, 74.39A.078, and 74.42.360. WSR 23-15-100, § 388-112B-0050, filed 7/18/23, effective 8/18/23.]