(1) To be eligible to receive a nursing assistant-certified credential, a traditional program or nursing education program student shall:
(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) Prior to approval, an applicant for certification as a nursing assistant-certified shall:
(a) Submit a completed board-approved application for a nursing assistant-certified;
(b) Submit proof of training from an approved traditional nursing assistant training program or an approved nursing education program; and
(c) Submit applicable fees as required in WAC 246-841A-990.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110, 18.88A.030, 18.88A.060, 18.88A.087, 18.130.040, 18.130.175, and 2025 c 5. WSR 26-13-119, s 246-841A-463, filed 6/17/26, effective 7/1/26. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.79.110, 18.79.260, 18.88A.030, 18.88A.060, 18.88A.090, 18.88A.082, 18.88A.087, 43.70.040, 43.70.250, and 43.70.280. WSR 23-20-117, § 246-841A-463, filed 10/3/23, effective 11/3/23.]