The 21-hours of basic training must include:
(1) Five hours of orientation and safety training to be completed prior to providing care;
(2) Ten hours of basic training taken from WAC 388-71-0906; and
(3) At least six hours of additional focused training based on the care-receiving spouse's or partner's needs and selected by the caregiver, to be chosen from DSHS approved courses.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 74.39A.009, 74.39A.070, 74.39A.074, 74.39A.076, 74.39A.341, 18.88B.010, 18.88B.021, and 18.88B.041. WSR 26-08-045, s 388-71-0899, filed 3/25/26, effective 4/25/26.]