Group Care WAC Training FAQs

Training questions

Yes. A recording of the forum will be made available on our public-facing website for future access. This initial session was an overview, but more detailed topics will be covered in future sessions.
No. There will be multiple opportunities to engage with the new content. A combination of virtual, in-person, and eLearning modules will be offered from May through December. View the training schedule. 
Yes. Participants will receive in-service hours and a certificate of completion.
We will begin coordinating dates and locations for the October in-person training sessions in early summer, likely around July. Our goal is to offer at least four sessions statewide to ensure broad accessibility.
Training materials—including recordings, presentations, and FAQs—will be posted on our website. We will also send updates via GovDelivery.
Providers will be notified via GovDelivery when the proposed WAC is available for public comment.
No. Training is not mandatory. It is being offered as a resource to support providers and is available in flexible formats to fit your schedule.
Due to limited capacity, the virtual instructor-led trainings in May are open to one participant per facility. However, we are using a train-the-trainer model, and all materials will be shareable so attendees can train others at their site.

Program questions

The draft WAC shared for public comment will be close to final. While we anticipate only minor adjustments, all feedback submitted during the public comment period will be carefully reviewed and considered before finalization. We will share the final timeline once it is confirmed.
Yes. Providers will need to update internal policies, procedure and applicable forms to reflect the new WAC once it is finalized.