(1) An applicant for certification as a home care aide shall submit to the department:

(a) A completed application on forms provided by the department;

(b) The required fees under WAC 246-980-990; and

(c) A certificate of completion from an approved training program indicating that the applicant has successfully completed the entry level training required by RCW 74.39A.074. The certificate of completion or other official verification may be submitted directly from the approved instructor or training program.

(2) An applicant must submit to a state and federal background check as required by RCW 74.39A.056 and 18.130.064.