OAR 410-180-0320
Traditional Health Worker Continuing Education Requirements


(1) To maintain certification status, all THWs shall complete at least 20 hours of Authority approved continuing education during every three-year renewal period.
(2) Family support specialists and youth support specialists shall complete at least 40 hours of Authority approved continuing education during every three-year renewal period. Two topics must be included within the 40 hours:
(a) The application of “means counseling” and “safety planning;”
(b) The use of lived experience and ethical practice.
(3) Continuing education hours taken in excess of the total number required may not be carried over to the next renewal period.
(4) Requests for approval of continuing education courses may come from the hosting organization or from a certified THW attending the training or event.

Source: Rule 410-180-0320 — Traditional Health Worker Continuing Education Requirements, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=410-180-0320.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 410-180-0320’s source at or​.us