(1) Unless exempt from the basic training requirements under WAC 388-71-0839 (1) through (7), an individual provider must complete orientation and safety training and nine hours of training within 120 days of the date of hire as described in WAC 388-71-0837 if the provider meets the following criteria:

(a) Provides respite services for individuals with developmental disabilities receiving services under Title 71A RCW; and

(b) Works 300 hours or less of respite in any calendar year.

(2) The individual provider must complete the orientation and safety training before providing care.

(3) The training partnership identified in RCW 74.39A.360 must offer at least 12 of the 14 total hours online and five of these online hours must be individually selected from elective courses.

(4) An individual must complete the nine hours basic training required under this section within 120 days of the long-term care worker's date of hire.