KNOW HIV Prevention Education for Health Care Facility Employees

Licensing boards have individual requirements. Different Licensing boards may have different topic selections. Ensure your compliance by checking directly with the licensing agency of your profession.

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Special Requirements

Professions & Facilities - Licensed, Certified or Registered - Washington Department of Health

Department of Licensing - Web information on licensing requirements for various professions and occupations.

Emergency Medical Services - Call (360) 236-2828 for more information.

Health Care facility employees - must receive HIV/AIDS education, but topics, not hours, are specified. A minimum of 2-3 hours would be necessary to address topics 1, 2, 5 and 6 on the Outline.

Funeral Directors - are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Licensing, not Department of Health. Call 360-586-4905 for more information.

Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery (DBHR) - Chemical Dependency counselors are required to have additional, specialized training. Call 1-800-737-0617 for more information.

Washington State Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS)- Adult Family Home Providers are covered by DSHS.

HIV Testing

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