(1) Beginning on January 1, 2024, a respiratory care practitioner must complete training in health equity as a part of their continuing education requirements. The respiratory care practitioner must complete at least two hours of health equity training every two-year renewal cycle. The training must meet the minimum standards under RCW 43.70.613 and comply with course requirements in WAC 246-12-800 through 246-12-830.

(2) Health equity continuing education counts toward the 30 total hours of continuing education required under WAC 246-928-442.