Maryland Health - General Section 7-205

      (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 cardio-pulmonary 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.