# Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 50.08: Orientation and Training

> Wisconsin · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_50_08

## Section

- **Citation:** Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 50.08
- **Heading:** Orientation and Training
- **Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Wisconsin Administrative Code / DHS / Chapter DHS 50 / § DHS 50.08

## Text

Orientation and Training.
(1) Initial and ongoing orientation and training requirements must comply with s. DHS 34.21 (8) (a) to (d) .
(2) Training must include review of this chapter, including review and training on all YCSF policy and procedures, program statement, and other pertinent information.
(3) Training must include content specific to youth in crisis and their treatment needs.
(4) Training for standard precautions, fire safety, first aid and choking, and medication administration and management is required and must comply with s. DHS 83.20 (1) and (2) .
(5) Training must include emergency safety interventions per s. DHS 50.12 and include de-escalation techniques, redirection, and other preventative techniques.
(6) Staff must be trained on mandated reporting requirements. YCSF staff are considered mandated reporters under ss. 48.981 (2) (a) to (c) , Stats.
(7) As part of its central administrative records, a YCSF shall maintain updated, written copies of its orientation program, evidence of current licensure and certification of professional staff, and documentation of orientation and ongoing training received by program staff and volunteers.

## Nearby sections

- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 50.01 Authority and purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_50_01.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 50.02 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_50_02.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 50.03 Certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_50_03.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 50.04 Variance and waiver](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_50_04.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 50.05 Program Statement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_50_05.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 50.06 Required Policies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_50_06.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 50.07 Personnel](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_50_07.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 50.08 Orientation and Training](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_50_08.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 50.09 Clinical Supervision](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_50_09.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 50.10 Admissions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_50_10.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 50.11 Program Components](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_50_11.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 50.12 Emergency safety interventions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_50_12.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 50.13 Investigation, notification, and reporting requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_50_13.md)
- [Wis. Admin. Code DHS § 50.14 Client Rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_ADC_DHS_50_14.md)

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