Department of Health License Hours as Clock Hours Information

Under WAC 181-85-077, educators who hold a Washington State Department of Health (DOH) professional license may use the continuing education credits, clock hours, or CEUs required for that license to meet Professional Educator Standard Board continuing education requirements.

Eligibility

To qualify, the educator must hold a valid Washington State Department of Health license that requires continuing education. The list of health licenses below is NOT exhaustive.

• Licensed advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP)-WAC 246-840-360
• Licensed occupational therapist-WAC 246-847-065
• Licensed marriage and family therapist (counselor)-WAC 246-809-600
• Licensed mental health counselor-WAC 246-809-600
• Licensed pharmacist-WAC 246-861-020
• Licensed physical therapist-WAC 246-915-085
• Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
• Licensed psychologist-WAC 246-924-230
• Licensed registered nurse (RN)-Chapter 246–840 WAC
• Licensed social worker-WAC 246-809-600
• Licensed speech-language pathologist or audiologist-WAC 246-828-510
• Licensed athletic trainer-WAC 246-916-060
• Licensed home care aide-WAC 246-980-110

Educators with other than the above Washington licenses DO NOT require continuing education to maintain their professional health license and may NOT use continuing education units (CEUs), credits, or clock hours accordingly.

National Certifications that Meet Renewal Requirements

Educators may also use the following valid national licenses in place of approved clock hours for renewal:

• American Speech and Language Association license (ASHA)
• Nationally Certified School Psychologist license (NCSP)
• National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Renewal Available

Educators may use hours earned to renew their BCBA certificate from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

How to Log Hours in E-Certification (eCert)

Hours should be logged as 'Other Hours' and reported as hours on the clock rather than CEU's. Please follow the steps below. When submitting a certification application, individuals must include their license information. Licensed hours will be recognized as needed.

1. Go to the EDS sign in page
2. Enter your username and password
3. Select login'
4. From the EDS homepage, you may manage account information by selecting 'View My Applications' and then 'E-Certification' from the 'My Applications' list
5.  Drown down the 'Dashboard Options' menu and select the 'Clock Hours' tile
6. Select the 'Add Hours' button, enter the class date, and select 'Other Hours'