RCW 18.360.080Certifications 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 s 5; 2012 c 153 s 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 s 5; 2012 c 153 s 9.]NOTES:Implementation—Effective date—2013 c 128: See notes following RCW 18.360.005.Effective date—2012 c 153 ss 1-12, 14, 16, and 18: See note following RCW 18.360.005.Rules—2012 c 153: See note following RCW 18.360.005.
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