The rules writing process is open to the public. The public is welcome to take part in helping us write rules. Rules are also known as regulations, Washington Administrative Code, or WAC. The rule-making process includes public notices and workshops, and usually a public hearing before a rule becomes final.
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Current Rules in Progress
The following rules are being reviewed and updated:
Recently Completed Rule Changes
The Secretary of Health has adopted WAC 246-815-145, dental hygiene continuing education (CE) requirements. The adopted rule adds two hours of health equity education to be completed as part of the current continuing education requirements. The adopted rule does not change the total number of dental hygienist CE hours but requires two hours in health equity CE every four years.
You may learn more on the Health Equity Continuing Education webpage. The page includes information about:
- Background information
- Course requirements
- Free trainings
- Paid trainings
- Education opportunities