WAC 246-811-220. Continuing competency program requirements

The purpose of a continuing competency program is to enhance the professional competency of the substance use disorder professional. A successful continuing competency program focuses on all aspects of professional practice to ensure that the practitioner is competent to provide safe and quality care to patients. The purpose of the professional development activities is to broaden the experience that a substance use disorder professional may undertake to maintain competency. A substance use disorder professional, regardless of method of certification, must complete: (1) An enhancement plan as described in WAC 246-811-010 (7); and (2) Twenty hours of continuing education as described in WAC 246-811-240 , including up to four hours of other professional development activities as described in WAC 246-811-260 .