Section 246-980-115 - Renew or reinstate an expired certification(1) To renew a home care aide certification the practitioner shall: (a) Renew the certification every year by the home care aide's birthday as provided in WAC 246-12-020 through 246-12-051;(b) Submit a completed application as provided by the department; and(c) Provide verification of 12 hours of continuing education as required by RCW 74.39A.341 and WAC 246-980-110 with the renewal application.(2) To reinstate an expired certification:(a) If the certification has been expired for five years or less, the practitioner shall meet the requirements of WAC 246-12-040.(b) If the certification has been expired for more than five years, the practitioner shall successfully repeat the training requirements or the examination requirements in WAC 246-980-040 and meet the requirements of WAC 246-12-020 through 246-12-051.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-980-115
Adopted by WSR 18-20-072, Filed 9/28/2018, effective 10/29/2018Amended by WSR 24-15-025, Filed 7/9/2024, effective 8/9/2024