(1) A credential holder must complete a minimum of two hours in health equity continuing education training every three years in accordance with WAC 246-12-800 through 246-12-830.

(2) This training must be completed by the end of the second full continuing education reporting period after January 1, 2024, or the second full continuing education reporting period after initial licensure, whichever is later.

(3) The hours spent completing health equity continuing education under this section count toward meeting applicable continuing education requirements for renewal.

(4) The board may randomly audit up to 25 percent licensed audiologists, hearing aid specialists, speech-language pathologists, or speech-language pathologists assistants every two years for compliance after the license is renewed as allowed by WAC 246-12-190.