As used in WAC 388-78A-2522 through 388-78A-2527, an individual obtains certification of training as follows. The individual has certification of completing a recognized administrator training course that consists of a minimum of twenty-four hours of instruction or equivalent online training, or certification of passing an administrator examination from or endorsed by a department-recognized national accreditation health or personal care organization such as:

(1) The American association of homes and services for the aging;

(2) The American college of health care administrators;

(3) The American health care association;

(4) The assisted living federation of America; or

(5) The national association of board of examiners of long term care administrators.