- 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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The following forms are required for completing the application process. Please download and print forms.
Fee Schedule
- See licensing fees below
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Non-Refundable Fee Type Fee Amount Application $150 Renewal $105 Late renewal penalty $75 Expired certificate reissuance $75 Certification of registration or certificate $15 Duplicate registration or certificate $15
License Requirements
Primary Source Verification Letter (PDF)
- See licensing requirements below
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State license verification
Applicants must list all states where they do or did hold credentials, including where the applicant applied but didn't receive a credential. The jurisdiction where the applicant is or was credentialed must complete and submit a verification form. The jurisdiction must send the completed form directly to the department.
Personal data questions
Each applicant must answer all personal data questions. If there is a positive answer to any of the questions, the applicant must send an explanation and official documentation (if applicable). With regard to the professional liability claims history question, the applicant must send an explanation of the nature of the case, data and summary of care given, copies of the original complaint, and the settlement or final disposition. If a case is pending, applicant must indicate status.
Additional information/documents required
- Applicants must successfully pass an approved national examination: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES), Heart Rhythm Society (HRS through the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners [IBHRE – formerly the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology, NASPE]), the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Cardiac Interventional Radiographer, the ARRT Vascular Interventional Radiographer, or the ARRT Cardiovascular Interventional Radiographer.
Process for approving/denying applications
We finish final review for approval after a credentialing specialist verifies that the application is fully complete, and complies with requirements in chapter 18.84 RCW and chapter 246-926 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 the applicant meets all requirements. We'll formally notify applicants of a denial. Those applicants may request a hearing to appeal the decision.
Renewal requirements
Cardiovascular invasive specialists must renew their license every two years. Credentials expire on the credential holder's birthday and may be renewed within the 90 days before the expiration date.
Continuing education requirements
There are no continuing education requirements.