(1) To be eligible to apply for nursing assistant-certified, a traditional program or nursing education program student must:

(a) Have successfully completed a Washington state-approved training program as outlined in WAC 246-841A-440 or the equivalent in an approved nursing education program; and

(b) Have successfully completed a competency evaluation.

(2) An applicant for nursing assistant-certified must submit to the department:

(a) A completed application for nursing assistant-certified;

(b) Proof of training from an approved traditional nursing assistant training program or an approved nursing education program; and

(c) Applicable fees as required in WAC 246-841A-990.