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training in both formal and informal settings with other professional, paraprofessional, and

nonprofessional staff members.

Guidance §483.430(b)(4)

Professional program staff provides various types of training to staff as indicated by the IPP and

IDT.

Formal training: a specific training done at the time a program is implemented or

updated by the professional, with all staff who works with the client.

Informal training: when the professional observes the staff not correctly implementing a

program, the professional provides informal guidance on correct implementation.

Training on programs that apply to multiple clients: when a particular program applies

to several clients in a facility, a professional may provide training to several staff on a

particular topic that applies to multiple clients (such as safe transfer techniques).

Professional staff of the facility should participate in ongoing training such as conferences and

workshops to maintain current standards of practice in the field of intellectual and

developmental disabilities as required by their professional licensure or certification.