Personnel performing high complexity testing must be qualified on the basis of education, training, experience and demonstrated skills, and must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. (1) Have a bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; or
2. (2) Must have an associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution; or

3. (3) Have education and training equivalents that includes at least 60 semester hours, or equivalent, from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either:

   1. (a) Twenty-four semester hours of medical, clinical, or chemical laboratory technology courses; or

   2. (b) Twenty-four semester hours of science courses that include:

      1. (i) Six semester hours of chemistry;
      2. (ii) Six semester hours of biology; and
      3. (iii) An additional 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination;
   3. (c) Be evaluated for competencies to perform the test by someone who is already qualified to perform the test;
   4. (d) Be approved by the scientific director to perform the test.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.150.030 and 2022 c 135. WSR 24-09-079, § 16-309-060, filed 4/17/24, effective 5/18/24.]