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Hello,
The Department of Health has filed an emergency rule WAC 246-980-011 with the below certification due dates based on date of hire/rehire (cohorts):
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Worker hired or rehired during the time frame of:
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Must be certified** no later than:
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8/17/2019 to 9/30/2020
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8/31/2023
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10/1/2020 to 4/30/2021
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11/27/2023
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5/1/2021 to 3/31/2022
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11/27/2023
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4/1/2022 to 9/30/2022
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2/27/2024
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10/1/2022 to 6/30/2023
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3/28/2024
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Beginning 7/1/2023
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Standard certification requirements
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**Certified as either a Home Care Aide or Nursing Assistant Certified
The above timelines have been adjusted to allow sufficient time to complete training and certification due to increased demand for both. All interested parties are encouraged to attend the next Home Care Aide meeting, where cohort timelines and new legislation will be discussed, on Tuesday, June 6th, 3-4:30pm. More information will be sent closer to the meeting.
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