Section 246-980-040 - Certification requirements To qualify for certification as a home care aide, the applicant shall:
(1) Successfully complete all training required by RCW 74.39A.074(1) within 120 calendar days of the date of hire as a long-term care worker;(2) Successfully pass the home care aide certification examination, after completing training; and(3) Become certified within 200 days of date of hire, or 260 days if granted a provisional certificate under RCW 18.88B.041.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-980-040
Amended by WSR 18-20-072, Filed 9/28/2018, effective 10/29/2018Amended by WSR 21-02-002, Filed 12/23/2020, effective 1/23/2021Amended by WSR 24-15-025, Filed 7/9/2024, effective 8/9/2024Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.88B and 18.130 RCW, 2012 c 164 , and 2013 c 259 . WSR 13-19-087, § 246-980-040, filed 9/18/13, effective 10/19/13. Statutory Authority: 2012 c 1 (Initiative 1163) and chapter 18.88B RCW. WSR 12-08-043, § 246-980-040, filed 3/30/12, effective 4/4/12. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.88B and 74.39A RCW. WSR 10-15-103, § 246-980-040, filed 7/20/10, effective 1/1/11. WSR 13-18-003, § 246-980-040, filed 8/21/2013, effective 9/21/2013