1. (1) A direct support professional must complete 12 hours of continuing education:

   1. (a) Each calendar year, except in the calendar year they complete one-time basic training; or

   2. (b) By their birth date each year if the direct support professional is also a:

      1. (i) Registered nurse;
      2. (ii) Licensed practical nurse;
      3. (iii) Nurse technician;
      4. (iv) Advanced registered nurse practitioner; or
      5. (v) Home care aide certified.

2. (2) A direct support professional employed during the COVID-19 public health emergency must complete:

   1. (a) Training according to WAC 388-829-0086; and
   2. (b) Continuing education according to WAC 388-829-0087.

[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.]