(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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