1. (1) To apply for rerecognition as an EMS evaluator (ESE), an applicant must:

   1. (a) Hold a current and valid Washington state EMS certification at or above the level of certification being evaluated;
   2. (b) Submit an application on forms provided by the department;
   3. (c) Be current in continuing medical education and ongoing requirements for their primary EMS certification;
   4. (d) Provide proof of successful completion of a department-approved EMS evaluator refresher course; and
   5. (e) Be recommended by the county medical program director. The county medical program director must sign the application.
2. (2) An ESE whose recognition has expired for more than three years must complete the initial recognition process.

3. (3) To apply for rerecognition as a senior EMS instructor candidate (SEIC), an applicant must:

   1. (a) Meet the requirements in WAC 246-976-031;
   2. (b) Be currently approved and recognized as an SEIC;
   3. (c) Submit an application on forms provided by the department; and
   4. (d) Be recommended by the county medical program director. The county medical program director must sign the application.

4. (4) To apply for rerecognition as a senior EMS instructor (SEI), an applicant must:

   1. (a) Hold a current Washington state certification as an EMS provider at or above the level of certification being instructed;
   2. (b) Be currently approved and recognized as an SEI or have an SEI recognition that is expired less than three years;
   3. (c) Complete the recognition application procedure packet (RAP) on forms issued by the department;
   4. (d) Pass a written evaluation developed and administered by the department on current EMS training and certification regulations including Washington Administrative Code (WAC), the Uniform Disciplinary Act (UDA), and EMS course administration;
   5. (e) Successfully complete a one-hour Washington state EMS instructor orientation;
   6. (f) Attend one department-approved SEI or instructor improvement workshop;
   7. (g) Submit an application on forms provided by the department; and
   8. (h) Be recommended by the county medical program director. The county medical program director must sign the application.
5. (5) An SEI whose recognition has expired for more than three years must complete the recognition process described in WAC 246-976-031 (3)(m).
6. (6) SEI recognition is effective on the date the department issues the recognition. SEI recognition must be renewed every three years. The expiration is indicated on the certification card.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.205, 18.73.081, 43.70.040, 70.168.050, 2017 c 70, 2017 c 295, 2020 c 76, 2021 c 276, 2019 c 314, 2021 c 69, and 2022 c 136. WSR 24-15-104, § 246-976-032, filed 7/22/24, effective 9/30/24. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.71, 18.73, and 70.168 RCW. WSR 11-07-078, § 246-976-032, filed 3/22/11, effective 5/15/11.]