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  • On July 29, 2022, Gov. Inslee announced his intent to rescind Proclamation 20-32.11. This proclamation temporarily waived the requirements in chapter 246-12 WAC related to continuing education for health care professions. When the proclamation ends on October 27, 2022, providers will again be required to attest that they have met continuing education (CE) requirements for license renewal. 
  • Information for providers whose credentials have been affected by a drug conviction
  • The Federal Trade Commission has published a final rule to implement amendments to the Contact Lens Rule. These amendments require that prescribing eye care practitioners obtain a confirmation of prescription release from patients after releasing a contact lens prescription and maintain each such acknowledgment for a period of not less than three years. Please see the news release and rule language for more information.
  • COVID-19 Continuing Education Policy (PDF)

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