WAC 246-980-040. Certification requirements

To qualify for certification as a home care aide, the applicant shall: (1) Successfully complete all training required by RCW 74.39A.074 (1) within 120 calendar days of the date of hire as a long-term care worker; (2) Successfully pass the home care aide certification examination, after completing training; and (3) Become certified within 200 days of date of hire, or 260 days if granted a provisional certificate under RCW 18.88B.041 .