Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-841A - Nursing assistants
ALTERNATIVE TRAINING PROGRAMS
Section 246-841A-530 - Alternative training programs-Purpose

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-841A-530

Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024

Alternative training programs for home care aide-certified and medical assistant-certified recognize relevant training; provide opportunity for recruitment and career progression in nursing; and maintain a single standard for competency as a nursing assistant.

(1) The alternative program provides additional training, including clinical training, on topics not addressed in the specified training for certification as a home care aide or medical assistant, that will meet the requirements necessary to take the nursing assistant-certified competency evaluation.

(2) Successful completion of an approved alternative program may allow the home care aide-certified and medical assistant-certified to meet requirements to complete a competency evaluation. Successful completion of the competency evaluation may allow an applicant who is a home care aide-certified or medical assistant-certified to become a nursing assistant-certified.

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