WAC 246-980-110. Continuing education

(1) A home care aide shall demonstrate completion of 12 hours of continuing education per year as required by RCW 74.39A.341 . The required continuing education must be obtained during the period between renewals. Continuing education is subject to the provisions of WAC 246-12-170 through 246-12-240 . (2) Verification of completion of the continuing education requirement is due upon renewal of an active credential. If the first renewal period is less than a full year from the date of certification, no continuing education will be due for the first renewal period. (3) No continuing education is required for renewal of a credential that has been expired five years or less. (4) An individual provider who is exempt from certification as a home care aide may voluntarily take continuing education under RCW 18.88B.041 . Until January 1, 2027, continuing education hours must be paid for by the individual provider's consumer directed employer, up to 12 hours annually.