Keeping current with training requirements

All staff working with clients in the following Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) residential programs must comply with the mandatory training requirements per 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.

Technical Support Webinars

DDA is hosting webinars to connect with providers and answer training questions. The focus is to offer resources for online training, provide technical assistance and answer training questions about the changes to WAC 388-829 and requirements due to COVID-19.

Register - March 25, 2020, 10 a.m. to noon

Register - April 1, 2020, 1 - 3 p.m.

Register - April 7, 2020, 10 a.m. to noon

Curriculum Update: Updating the 40 hour CORE

The following workgroup is cancelled due to safety concerns over the possible spread of COVID-19. We will reschedule as soon as it is safe to do so.

Region 1: Register – April 13, 2020   (Spokane, WA)  9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Postponed

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

To announce training opportunities within your agency, contact Linda Gil.  Include 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.