HB 3050 - DIGEST

Requires each education program with a curriculum to train health professionals for employment in a profession credentialed by a disciplining authority under chapter 18.130 RCW to require a course in multicultural health as part of its basic education preparation curriculum.

Directs each health professional regulatory authority authorized to establish continuing education requirements to adopt rules that provide continuing education training in multicultural health. Each such health professional regulatory authority shall consult with a knowledgeable entity within a state institution of higher education specializing in health disparities and multicultural care or with the department of health in the development of these rules.