To obtain the department's approval of the curriculum for the 70-hour basic training, population specific training, the 30-hour basic training, the seven-hour parent provider training, and continuing education:

(1) Submit the required training application forms and any other materials required for specific curricula to the department.

(2) After review of the curriculum, DSHS will send a written response to the submitter, indicating approval or disapproval of the curriculum.

(3) If the curriculum is not approved, the reason(s) for denial will be given and the submitter will be told what portion(s) of the training must be changed and resubmitted for review in order for the curriculum to be approved.

(4) The submitter may then make the requested changes and resubmit the curriculum(s) for review.

(5) If after working with the department, the reasons why the curriculum is not approved cannot be resolved, the submitter may seek a review of the nonapproval decision from the assistant secretary of aging and long-term support administration (ALTSA). The assistant secretary's review decision will be the final decision of DSHS. No other administrative review is available to the submitter.