(Effective until May 30, 2025)
PDFWAC 246-811-250
Acceptable continuing education.
(1) Programs having a featured instructor, speaker(s) or panel that is industry recognized;
(2) Distance learning programs;
(3) Agency sponsored trainings;
(4) Course work at institutions of higher learning that are accredited by a national or regional accrediting body recognized by the commission on recognition of postsecondary accreditation; or
(5) In-service training programs limited to seven hours per reporting period.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.205 RCW. WSR 09-14-111, § 246-811-250, filed 6/30/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.205.060(12). WSR 02-07-084, § 246-811-250, filed 3/19/02, effective 4/19/02.]
(Effective May 30, 2025)
PDFWAC 246-811-250
Acceptable continuing education.
Acceptable continuing education may include, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) Programs having a featured instructor, speaker(s), or panel that is industry-recognized;
(2) Distance learning programs, which are industry-recognized education obtained to enhance proficiency in one or more of the professional development activities, through sources such as internet course work, telecourses, or correspondence courses which require comprehension tests upon completion;
(3) Agency sponsored trainings, which are provided by an agency, but not limited to its employees, and qualify as a professional development activity under WAC 246-811-260;
(4) Course work at institutions of higher learning that are accredited by a national or regional accrediting body recognized by the commission on recognition of postsecondary accreditation; or
(5) In-service training programs limited to seven hours per reporting period, which are trainings provided by an agency that are limited to people working within that agency and are a professional development activity under WAC 246-811-260.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.205.060, 43.70.250, chapter 18.205 RCW, 2023 c 425, 2024 c 371, and 2024 c 366. WSR 25-07-024, s 246-811-250, filed 3/10/25, effective 5/30/25. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.205 RCW. WSR 09-14-111, § 246-811-250, filed 6/30/09, effective 7/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.205.060(12). WSR 02-07-084, § 246-811-250, filed 3/19/02, effective 4/19/02.]