Section 15.127. In-service training

(a) In addition to the required training set forth in § § 15.122 and 15.123 (relating to protective services casework training curriculum; and protective services investigation training curriculum), protective services supervisors and protective services caseworkers shall participate in in-service training in protective services as required by the Department each year beginning with the calendar year following completion of the required basic protective services training set forth in § 15.122 (relating to protective services casework training curriculum).

(b) Annual in-service training shall consist of a minimum of 1 day of training and may include the following topics:

(1) Update on laws and regulations relating to protective services.

(2) Technical assistance for common problems.

(3) Best practice presentations.

The provisions of this § 15.127 amended May 17, 2002, effective May 18, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 2412. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (228929).

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Cross References

This section cited in 6 Pa. Code § 15.2 (relating to definitions); 6 Pa. Code § 15.11 (relating to administrative functions and responsibilities of the Department); 6 Pa. Code § 15.13 (relating to organization and structure of protective services functions); 6 Pa. Code § 15.41 (relating to reports required to be investigated); and 6 Pa. Code § 15.46 (relating to law enforcement agencies as available resources).