PDFWAC 388-112A-1230
What is a guest speaker and what are the minimum qualifications to be a guest speaker?
(1) A guest speaker is a person selected by an approved instructor to teach a specific topic. A guest speaker:
(a) May only teach a specific subject in which the guest speaker has knowledge, background, and experience that establishes expertise on the topic they will teach;
(b) May not teach the entire course;
(c) Must not supplant the primary teaching responsibilities of the primary instructor; and
(d) Must cover the DSHS competencies and learning objectives for the topic the guest speaker is teaching.
(2) The approved instructor must:
(a) Ensure the guest speaker meets these minimum qualifications;
(b) Maintain documentation of the guest speaker's qualifications and experience;
(c) Supervise and monitor the guest speaker's performance; and
(d) Be responsible for ensuring the required content is taught.
(3) DSHS does not approve guest speakers.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.270, 70.128.230, 74.08.090, 74.39A.070, and 74.39A.074. WSR 23-01-022, § 388-112A-1230, filed 12/9/22, effective 1/9/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.39A.009, 74.39A.070, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.351, 74.39A.341, 18.20.270, 18.88B.021, 18.88B.035, 70.128.230, 71A.12.030. WSR 17-22-036, § 388-112A-1230, filed 10/24/17, effective 11/24/17.]