RCW 18.360.080
Certifications existing before July 1, 2013.
(1) The department may not issue new certifications for category C, D, E, or F health care assistants on or after July 1, 2013. The department shall certify a category C, D, E, or F health care assistant whose certification is in good standing and who was certified prior to July 1, 2013, as a medical assistant-certified when he or she renews his or her certification.
(2) The department may not issue new certifications for category G health care assistants on or after July 1, 2013. The department shall certify a category G health care assistant whose certification is in good standing and who was certified prior to July 1, 2013, as a medical assistant-hemodialysis technician when he or she renews his or her certification.
(3) The department may not issue new certifications for category A or B health care assistants on or after July 1, 2013. The department shall certify a category A or B health care assistant whose certification is in good standing and who was certified prior to July 1, 2013, as a medical assistant-phlebotomist when he or she renews his or her certification.
[ 2013 c 128 § 5; 2012 c 153 § 9.]
NOTES:
Implementation—Effective date—2013 c 128: See notes following RCW 18.360.005.
Effective date—2012 c 153 §§ 1-12, 14, 16, and 18: See note following RCW 18.360.005.
Rules—2012 c 153: See note following RCW 18.360.005.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 18 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 18.360 - Medical Assistants.
18.360.020 - Certification or registration required.
18.360.030 - Minimum qualifications—Rules—Review of other specialties.
18.360.040 - Certification and registration requirements.
18.360.050 - Authorized duties.
18.360.060 - Delegation—Health care practitioner duties.
18.360.070 - Authority of secretary.
18.360.080 - Certifications existing before July 1, 2013.