New CE Requirements Begin 7/1/2012

DSHS must approve all curriculum and instructors for CE, required CE hours increase to 12 hours/year, and CE must be completed by the worker's birthday – not the end of the year.  A worker whose birthdate is:

• Between 1/1/12 and 6/30/12 this year, must complete 10 hours of CE by 6/30/12.  If this does not happen, the worker cannot continue to work.
• 7/1/12 or later this year, must  complete his or her CE hours by their birthdate.  If this does not happen, the worker cannot continue to work.  If this worker completes 10 CE hours by 6/30/12, he or she has completed all required CE hours for 2012 and is not required to complete the additional two CE hours required after 7/1/2012. This worker should be encouraged to complete 10 hours of CE on or before 6/30/12.

CE application forms are expected to be available in May on this site.  Continue to check here for further updates.

Temporary Extension for LTC Worker Training and Certification Deadlines

LTC workers hired from January 7th, 2012 through March 29th, 2012 required to complete basic training and home care aide certification have until:

• July 27, 2012 to meet their training requirements.
• August 26, 2012 to become certified as home care aides.

LTC workers hired AFTER March 30, 2012 required to complete basic training and home care aide certification have 120 days from hire to complete training and 150 days from hire to complete certification.