Medication Assistant Endorsement
- Apply online
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Getting started
Online Application Instructions
Online application instructions are on our website.
Once you have completed the process, you will find your pending credential number on Provider Credential Search. Refer to this credential number any time you contact the Department of Health or submit paperwork.
- Apply on paper
- Frequently asked questions
Nursing Assistant Certified
- Apply online
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Getting started
Online Application Instructions
Online application instructions are on our website.
Once you have completed the process, you will find your pending credential number on Provider Credential Search. Refer to this credential number any time you contact the Department of Health or submit paperwork.
- Apply on paper
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When submitting applications, signatures must be original.
- Renewal requirements
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Certified nursing assistants must renew their certification on or before their birthday each year. There are no continuing education requirements.
Nursing Assistant Registered
- Apply online
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Getting started
Online Application Instructions
Online application instructions are on our website.
Once you have completed the process, you will find your pending credential number on Provider Credential Search. Refer to this credential number any time you contact the Department of Health or submit paperwork.
- Apply on paper
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- Nursing Assistant Registered Application Packet (PDF) (when submitting applications, signatures must be original.)
- Expired Nursing Assistant Registered (PDF)
- Credential Verification (PDF)
- Renewal requirements
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Certified nursing assistants must renew their certification on or before their birthday each year. There are no continuing education requirements.
Fee Schedule
2024 Fiscal Year in Review (PDF)
- Medication Assistant Endorsement
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- Application for endorsement - $25
- Endorsement renewal - $10
Fees submitted with applications for initial credentialing, examinations, renewal and other fees associated with the licensing and regulation of the profession are nonrefundable, per WAC 246-12-340.
- Nursing Assistant Certified
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- Application for certification - $85
- Certification renewal - $95
- Certification late renewal penalty - $50
- Expired certificate reissue - $52
- Duplicate certification - $10
Fees submitted with applications for initial credentialing, examinations, renewal and other fees associated with the licensing and regulation of the profession are nonrefundable, per WAC 246-12-340.
- Nursing Assistant Registered
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- Application - $85
- Renewal of registration - $95
- Registration late renewal penalty - $50
- Expired registration reissue - $52
- Duplicate registration - $10
Fees submitted with applications for initial credentialing, examinations, renewal and other fees associated with the licensing and regulation of the profession are nonrefundable, per WAC 246-12-340.
Process for Approving/Denying Applications
We finish the final review for approval after a credentialing specialist verifies that the application is fully complete and complies with requirements in chapter 18.88A RCW and chapter 246-841 WAC. We complete background checks and make sure applicants have submitted required fees. Credentialing supervisors and lead workers have the authority to approve routine applications. The disciplining authority may conduct further review if the credentialing supervisor can't verify that the applicant meets all requirements. We'll formally notify applicants of a denial. Those applicants may request a hearing to appeal the decision.
Additional Licensing Information