§ 6500.45. Training.
(a) The adult family member who will have primary responsibility for caring for and providing services to the individual shall have at least 24 hours of training related to mental retardation, family dynamics, community participation, individual service planning and delivery, relationship building and the requirements specified in this chapter, prior to an individual living in the home.
(b) The primary caregiver shall be trained by an individual certified as a trainer by a hospital or other recognized health care organization, in first aid and Heimlich techniques prior to an individual living in the home and annually thereafter.
(c) The primary caregiver shall be trained and certified by an individual certified as a trainer by a hospital or other recognized health care organization, in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if indicated by the medical needs of the individual, prior to the individual living in the home and annually thereafter.
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 6500.201 (relating to exceptions for respite care); and 55 Pa. Code § 6500.202 (relating to exceptions for emergency respite care).
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