Section 7-204 - In-service training for direct care staff(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 cardiopulmonary 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.