(a) A training entity must have:(1) a physical location in Texas;(2) experience in training or sponsoring training for paraprofessionals;(3) experience in training or sponsoring training that uses adult learning principles;(4) experience in training or sponsoring training related to elements of peer specialist services;(5) a plan to provide training for at least one of the following:(A) peer specialists, including:(i) core training; and(ii) at least one type of supplemental training; or(B) peer specialist supervisors under §354.3163 of this division (relating to Supervisor Training);(6) if the training entity is an organization, rather than a single individual, a plan to approve each instructor who will provide training under the organization, per §354.3153(a)(2) of this division (relating to Instructor Requirements);(7) a plan to provide training on a regularly scheduled basis, including primary training location(s), training schedule, and procedures related to registration/enrollment, training methodology, course completion/graduation requirements, and evaluation of training;(8) a documented application process for peer specialists and/or peer specialist supervisors, including:(A) use of HHSC-approved scoring rubric(s); and(B) availability of application materials in prevalent languages, professionally translated;(9) if the training entity is an organization, rather than a single individual, a documented internal review process designed to ensure consistency and equity in application scoring; and(10) a documented fee policy.(b) A training entity must be certified by a certification entity to provide training under this subchapter.(c) A training entity must use training curricula pre-approved by HHSC, including the knowledge assessment(s) required by §354.3159(e) (relating to Core and Supplemental Training) and §354.3163(b) (relating to Supervisor Training) of this division.(d) All training must:(1) provide reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability;(2) provide reasonable accommodation for a person who speaks a prevalent language; and(3) be culturally sensitive.(e) A training entity must maintain the following documentation for each person trained:(1) application;(2) date of each training attended and length of each training; and(3) results of each knowledge assessment.(f) An application not approved must be retained for at least 2 years.(g) Documentation of each person trained must be retained for at least 5 years.