Personnel performing high complexity testing must be qualified on the basis of education, training, experience and demonstrated skills, and must meet the following minimum requirements:
(1) Have a bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; or
(2) Must have an associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution; or
(3) Have education and training equivalents that includes at least 60 semester hours, or equivalent, from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either:
(a) Twenty-four semester hours of medical, clinical, or chemical laboratory technology courses; or
(b) Twenty-four semester hours of science courses that include:
(i) Six semester hours of chemistry;
(ii) Six semester hours of biology; and
(iii) An additional 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination;
(c) Be evaluated for competencies to perform the test by someone who is already qualified to perform the test;
(d) Be approved by the scientific director to perform the test.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
15.150.030 and 2022 c 135. WSR 24-09-079, § 16-309-060, filed 4/17/24, effective 5/18/24.]