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Wash. Rev. Code § 18.88A.080 (2026)

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(1) The secretary shall issue a registration to any applicant who pays any applicable fees and submits, on forms provided by the secretary, the applicant's name, address, and other information as determined by the secretary, provided there are no grounds for denial of registration or issuance of a conditional registration under this chapter or chapter 18.130 RCW.
(2) Applicants must file an application with the board for registration within three days of employment.
[ 2025 c 58 s 5034; 1994 sp.s. c 9 s 711; 1991 c 16 s 10; (1991 c 3 s 224 repealed by 1991 sp.s. c 11 s 2); 1989 c 300 s 10; 1988 c 267 s 10. Formerly RCW 18.52B.100.]

Notes:

Explanatory note—2025 c 58: See note following RCW 1.16.050.
Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
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RCW 18.88A.080

Registration requirements. (Effective July 1, 2026.)

(1) The board shall issue a registration to any applicant who pays any applicable fees and submits, on forms provided by the board, the applicant's name, address, and other information as determined by the board, provided there are no grounds for denial of registration or issuance of a conditional registration under this chapter or chapter 18.130 RCW.
(2) Applicants must file an application with the board for registration within three days of employment.
[ 2025 c 58 s 5034; 2025 c 5 s 8; 1994 sp.s. c 9 s 711; 1991 c 16 s 10; (1991 c 3 s 224 repealed by 1991 sp.s. c 11 s 2); 1989 c 300 s 10; 1988 c 267 s 10. Formerly RCW 18.52B.100.]

Notes:

Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2025 c 5 s 8 and by 2025 c 58 s 5034, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
Explanatory note—2025 c 58: See note following RCW 1.16.050.
Effective dates—2025 c 5: See note following RCW 18.79.070.
Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases, 2005–2006 · leading case: Ongom v. State, Dept. of Health, 104 P.3d 29 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005).
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Ongom v. State, Dept. of Health, 104 P.3d 29 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005). · cites it 3× “WAC 246-841-490 provides that approved training programs must cover certain core competencies, and must consist of no less than 85 hours of classroom and clinical training.”
Ongom v. Dep't of Health, 124 Wash. App. 935 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005). · cites it 3× “WAC 246-841-490 provides that approved training programs must cover certain core competencies and must consist of no less than 85 hours of classroom and clinical training.”
Ongom v. Dept. of Health, 148 P.3d 1029 (Wash. 2006). “WAC 246-841-990(2); RCW 18.88A.080(1). In contrast with certified nursing assistants, a registered nursing assistant need not obtain any education or training for registration.”
Ongom v. Dep't of Health, 159 Wash. 2d 132 (Wash. 2006). “WAC 246-841-990(2); RCW 18.88A.080(1). In contrast with certified nursing assistants, a registered nursing assistant need not obtain any education or training for registration.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 18.88A.080(1) — 2 cases
Ongom v. Dept. of Health, 148 P.3d 1029 (Wash. 2006). “WAC 246-841-990(2); RCW 18.88A.080(1). In contrast with certified nursing assistants, a registered nursing assistant need not obtain any education or training for registration.”
Ongom v. Dep't of Health, 159 Wash. 2d 132 (Wash. 2006). “WAC 246-841-990(2); RCW 18.88A.080(1). In contrast with certified nursing assistants, a registered nursing assistant need not obtain any education or training for registration.”
— Wash. Rev. Code § 18.88A.080(2) — 2 cases
Ongom v. State, Dept. of Health, 104 P.3d 29 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005). “WAC 246-841-490 provides that approved training programs must cover certain core competencies, and must consist of no less than 85 hours of classroom and clinical training.”
Ongom v. Dep't of Health, 124 Wash. App. 935 (Wash. Ct. App. 2005). “WAC 246-841-490 provides that approved training programs must cover certain core competencies and must consist of no less than 85 hours of classroom and clinical training.”
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