Section 16-309-060 - Laboratory personnel performing high complexity testingPersonnel performing high complexity testing must be qualified on the basis of education, training, experience and demonstrated skills, and must meet the following minimum requirements:
(1) Have a bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; or(2) Must have an associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution; or(3) Have education and training equivalents that includes at least 60 semester hours, or equivalent, from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either: (a) Twenty-four semester hours of medical, clinical, or chemical laboratory technology courses; or(b) Twenty-four semester hours of science courses that include: (i) Six semester hours of chemistry;(ii) Six semester hours of biology; and(iii) An additional 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination;(c) Be evaluated for competencies to perform the test by someone who is already qualified to perform the test;(d) Be approved by the scientific director to perform the test.Wash. Admin. Code § 16-309-060
Adopted by WSR 24-09-079, Filed 4/17/2024, effective 5/18/2024