(a) In this section, 'direct care staff' means an individual who is directly involved in the day–to–day education, training, habilitation, assistance, counseling, care, or attention of an individual with a developmental disability. (b) (1) The Developmental Disabilities Administration shall assure that all direct care staff in State residential and community–based programs are provided with in–service training. (2) The in–service training program shall include training in: (i) The theory and practical application of normalization principles; (ii) The individualization of programming; (iii) General characteristics and needs of individuals served; (iv) First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); (v) The fundamental rights of persons with developmental disabilities; and (vi) Other training components as deemed necessary. (c) Each direct care staff member shall participate in the in–service training curriculum within 3 months from the date of the staff member’s employment. (d) The Developmental Disabilities Administration shall develop standards for in–service training in accordance with recognized standards for direct care staff.
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