WAC 246-976-151   Reciprocity, challenges, reinstatement and other actions.  (1) The department will publish procedures for:

     (a) Reciprocal certification of individuals with current EMS certification in another state, or who are currently recognized by a national accrediting agency approved by the department.

     (i) All applicants must pass an approved examination;

     (ii) Paramedics whose training started after June 30, 1996, must have successfully completed a course accredited by a national accrediting organization approved by the department, and be currently recognized by a national accrediting agency approved by the department;

     (b) Reinstatement of individuals whose Washington state EMS/TC certification has lapsed, or been suspended or revoked;

     (c) Challenge of prerequisites for certification examinations by individuals who have not completed the course work and practical training required by this chapter, but who document equivalent EMS training and/or experience;

     (d) Voluntary reversion from a level of certification to a lower level of certification.

     (2) Before granting reciprocity, reinstatement, or challenge, the department will verify that infectious disease training required for EMS/TC personnel by chapter 70.24 RCW has been accomplished.



[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.71, 18.73, and 70.168 RCW. 00-08-102, § 246-976-151, filed 4/5/00, effective 5/6/00.]