Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 950 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION DIVISION
Division 60 - TRADITIONAL HEALTH WORKERS
Section 950-060-0050 - Traditional Health Worker Continuing Education Requirements

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 950-060-0050

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) To maintain certification status, all THWs shall complete at least 20 hours of Authority approved continuing education during every three-year renewal period. A minimum of three hours within the 20 hours must be suicide risk assessment, treatment and management appropriate to their scope of work.

(2) Family support specialists and youth support specialists shall complete at least 40 hours of Authority approved continuing education during every three-year renewal period. Two topics must be included within the 40 hours:

(a) Three hours of suicide risk assessment, treatment and management, including the application of "means counseling" and "safety planning, appropriate to their scope of work;"

(b) The use of lived experience and ethical practice.

(3) Continuing education hours taken in excess of the total number required may not be carried over to the next three-year renewal period.

(4) Requests for approval of continuing education courses may come from the hosting organization or from a certified THW attending the training or event.

(5) Foundational trainings of the same training type cannot be used in place of the required CEUs.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.042, 414.665 & ORS 414.635

Statutes/Other Implemented: 181.537, 414.665 & ORS 414.635

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