Proclamation 20-32 Termination Notice

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Updates to CME Requirements

If you are a Physician Assistant (PA), changes are coming on October 27, 2022 to your CME requirements. PAs and Retired Active PA licensees should begin to prepare for the termination of Proclamation 20-32.

On October 27, 2022:

  • Waivers to WAC 246-918-180 will end. PAs must meet continuing education requirements.
  • PAs must meet all requirements for licensure in WAC 246-918-080.
  • PAs must have and maintain practice agreements per WAC 246-918-055.
  • In order to return to active status when a license has expired and to renew PAs must meet the continuing medical education requirements under WAC 246-918-180.
  • PAs must meet the one-time training in suicide assessment in WAC 246-918-185.

 

Per WAC 246-918-175 Retired Active PAs:

  • Are no longer considered "covered volunteer emergency worker” and must have a practice agreement on file with their employer.
  • Cannot receive compensation for health care services.
  • May only practice in emergent circumstances calling for immediate action or in intermittent circumstances on a part-time or full-time nonpermanent basis.
  • Must report 100 hours of CME at every renewal.

In conjunction with the Department of Health and other medical professions, the Washington Medical Commission (WMC) will exercise enforcement discretion regarding the resumption of CME requirements. WMC will be instating a grace period for MDs and PAs to complete their CME requirements. Learn more on our webpage for CME reinstatement.

The WMC will hold a webinar regarding changes from the rescission of Proclamation 20-32, including CME attestation requirements, on September 27, 2022.

Register Here