DDA Community Residential Services Training

Residential Service Providers Training & Information

December 2, 2020

Keeping current with training requirements

This communication is for Community Residential Providers impacted by training requirements outlined in  RCW 74.39A:

  • Supported Living
  • Group Homes
  • Group Training Homes
  • Children’s Licensed Staff Residential
  • Alternative Living
  • Companion Homes
  • State Operated Living Alternative (SOLA)

Rules for the training requirements are contained in Chapter 388-829 WAC and additional standards for the adult residential programs are located in Chapter 388-101D WAC.

Some training timelines have been suspended because of the COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency. See proclamation 20-05 for more details.


Face Mask Fit Testing Requirements Overview

This course helps providers understand Face Mask Fit Testing requirements and offers resources to support the process.

Three opportunities to attend this overview training

  • 1 to 2:30 p.m., December 9, 2020
  • 2:30 to 4 p.m., December 9, 2020
  • 2:30 to 4 p.m., December 10, 2020

Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/2668525985 Meeting ID: 266 852 5985

Trainer: Doris Barret RN

Training host: Sarah Blanchette

*1.5 CE credit hours (upon completion).  Email the host if you would like a CE certificate and training materials emailed to you.

For other training opportunities and CE courses, please visit the DDA provider training opportunities page.

To announce training opportunities within your agency, send us an  emailInclude the following information:

  • Title of training
  • Dates/times, location (with address)
  • Speaker/presenter
  • Contact information for training registration
  • Is this approved for CE?
  • Who can attend?

For all other training questions contact Sarah Blanchette, Residential Provider Training Manager.