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Washington Continuing Education Requirements

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Washington Registered Nurse (RN)

Washington Requires

45 Hours

Every three years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Washington requires

45 hours Every three years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

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Last Updated: Saturday, June 15, 2019

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every three years

Continued competency requirements include attestation and documentation of:

Continuing nursing education. 45 hours every three years.
Participation in active practice. 531 hours every three years.
Self-assessment and reflection

Options and Acceptable Documentation of Continuing Competency Requirements PDF

Special Requirements

one time 6 hour suicide course

Required Courses

Suicide Prevention Training for Healthcare Professionals - 6 Hours

Get one year unlimited RN CEUs $39

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Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

Phone: 360-236-4703 Fax: 360-236-4738 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: Town Center 2 111 Israel Rd S.E.
Tumwater, WA 98501

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Washington Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Washington Requires

45 Hours

Every three years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Washington requires

45 hours Every three years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

CEUfast Meets All Requirements

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2019

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The Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission adopted rulesfor an independent continuing competency program effective January 2011. Audits of adherence with these rules is effective with each licensee's renewal date beginning January 1, 2014 and every three years thereafter.

Continued competency requirements include attestation and documentation of :

Continuing nursing education. 45 hours every three years.
Participation in active practice. 531 hours every three years.
Self-assessment and reflection.

Options and Acceptable Documentation of Continuing Competency Requirements PDF

Get one year unlimited LPN CEUs $39

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

Phone: 360-236-4703 Fax: 360-236-4738 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: Town Center 2 111 Israel Rd S.E.
Tumwater, WA 98501

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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Washington Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)

Washington Requires

30 Hours

Every three years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Washington requires

30 hours Every three years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

CEUfast Meets All Requirements

Last Updated: Saturday, June 15, 2019

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30 contact hours are required every two years on or before licensee's birthday and 250 hours of practice in the ARNP role at time of renewal obtained within that two-year renewal cycle.

Special Requirements

15 additional in contact hours in pharmacology are required if licensee has prescriptive authority.
one time 6 hour suicide course

Required Courses

Get one year unlimited ARNP CEUs $39

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Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

Phone: 360-236-4703 Fax: 360-236-4738 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: Town Center 2 111 Israel Rd S.E.
Tumwater, WA 98501

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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Washington Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 29, 2020

CEUfast is not an approved provider for Washington State CNAs for ANY courses.

There are no CE requirements for general license renewal, but there are CE requirements for specialized departments. The specialized department CE requirements must be met through an approved provider.

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Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission

Phone: 360-236-4703 Fax: 360-236-4738 Website: Visit Site Email: Contact Address: Town Center 2 111 Israel Rd S.E.
Tumwater 98501

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Washington Home Health Aid (HHA)

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Home care aides must renew their license every year. Credentials expire on the credential holder’s birthday and may be renewed within 90 days of the expiration date.

Twelve hours of continuing education approved by the Department of Social and Health Services is due each year with renewal of the certification. The home care aide must certify that he or she has completed the required continuing education with their renewal. The Department of Health randomly audits home care aides. If you are chosen for the continuing education audit, the department will contact you and request documentation that you completed the required continuing education during the required timeframe.

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Department of Social and Health Services

Phone: 360-236-4700

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Washington Physical Therapist (PT)

Washington Requires

32 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Washington requires

32 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Thursday, March 7, 2019

To renew a physical therapist license, you must have 32 hours of continuing education and 200 hours of physical therapy employment every two years.

CEUFast, Inc. is an approved provider by the Washington State Department of Health for the 3 hour Suicide Prevention Training, Approval # TRNG.TG.60715050-SUIC

Special Requirements

Suicide screening and referral 3 hours, one time

Get one year unlimited PT CEUs $39

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Washington Board of Physical Therapy

Phone: 360-236-4700 Fax: 360-664-9077 Website: Visit Site Address: PO Box 47867
Olympia 98504-7867

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Washington Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Washington Requires

24 Hours

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Washington requires

24 hours

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Thursday, March 7, 2019

To renew a physical therapist assistant license, you must have 24 hours of continuing education and 200 hours of physical therapy employment every two years.

CEUFast, Inc. is an approved provider by the Washington State Department of Health for the 3 hour Suicide Prevention Training, Approval # TRNG.TG.60715050-SUIC

Special Requirements

Suicide screening and referral 3 hours, one time

Get one year unlimited PTA CEUs $39

Requirements Disclaimer: Although we try to keep our information as up-to-date as possible, ultimately, it is the responsibility of each individual user to understand and keep up-to-date with the requirements of the license possessed.

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Washington Board of Physical Therapy

Phone: 360-236-4700 Fax: 360-664-9077 Website: Visit Site Address: PO Box 47867
Olympia 98504-7867

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Washington Occupational Therapist (OT)

Washington Requires

30 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Washington requires

30 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Occupational therapists must renew their license every two years on or before their birthday. In addition to submitting the appropriate fee, they're required to complete 30 hours of continuing education.

Special Requirements

A minimum of twenty hours must directly relate to the practice of occupational therapy. Any remaining hours may be in professional development activities that enhance the practice of the licensed occupational therapist or licensed occupational therapy assistant.

Required
(1) Three hours of training every six years in suicide assessment

Required Courses

Suicide Screening and Referral Training - 3 Hours

Get one year unlimited OT CEUs $39

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Occupational Therapy Credentialing

Phone: 360-236-4700 Website: Visit Site Address: PO Box 47877
Olympia 98504-7877

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Washington Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)

Washington Requires

30 Hours

Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Washington requires

30 hours Every two years

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Occupational therapy assistants must renew their license every two years on or before their birthday. In addition to submitting the appropriate fee, they're required to complete 30 hours of continuing education.

Special Requirements

A minimum of twenty hours must directly relate to the practice of occupational therapy. Any remaining hours may be in professional development activities that enhance the practice of the licensed occupational therapist or licensed occupational therapy assistant.

Required
(1) Three hours of training every six years in suicide assessment

Required Courses

Suicide Screening and Referral Training - 3 Hours

Get one year unlimited OTA CEUs $39

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Occupational Therapy Credentialing

Phone: 360-236-4700 Website: Visit Site Address: PO Box 47877
Olympia 98504-7877

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Washington Athletic Trainer (AT/AL)

Washington Requires

50 Hours

Every year

ANCC

Approved Provider

#P0274

Washington requires

50 hours Every year

ANCC

Approved Provider #P0274

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Athletic trainers must renew their license every year on or before their birthday.

Athletic trainers are required to complete 50 hours of continuing education (CE) every two years. At least ten of those hours must include evidence-based practice.

*A licensed athletic trainer may alternatively meet the requirement of fifty hours of continuing education if they hold a current certification from the board of certification for the athletic trainer (BOC). The required documentation is proof of certification during the two-year period.

Required Courses Not Provided by CEUfast

HIV/AIDS training - 7 hours

Get one year unlimited AT CEUs $39

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Athletic Trainer Credentialing

Phone: 360-236-4700 Address: PO Box 47877
Olympia 98504-7877

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