WAC 246-976-171   To apply for recertification/renewal.  (1) To apply for recertification, the applicant must provide information that meets the requirements identified in WAC 246-976-141(2); EXCEPT current Washington state certification is considered proof of course completion, age, and initial infectious disease training.

     (2) Proof of successful completion of education and skills maintenance, required for the level of certification, as defined in this chapter and identified in Tables A and B of WAC 246-976-161.

     (3) Demonstrate knowledge and practical skills competency:

     (a) For individuals participating in the OTEP method of education at the level of certification, successful completion of the OTEP fulfills the requirement of the DOH written and practical skills examinations.

     (b) Individuals completing the CME method of education must provide proof of successful completion of the DOH written examination and practical skills examination for the level of certification.

     (i) Basic life support (BLS) and intermediate life support (ILS) personnel must successfully complete the DOH approved practical skills examination for the level of certification.

     (ii) Paramedics must successfully complete practical skills evaluations required by the MPD to determine ongoing competence.



[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.71 and 18.73 RCW. 04-08-103, § 246-976-171, filed 4/6/04, effective 5/7/04. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.71, 18.73, and 70.168 RCW. 00-08-102, § 246-976-171, filed 4/5/00, effective 5/6/00.]