PDFWAC 246-926-410

Cardiovascular invasive specialist certification.

To obtain certification as a cardiovascular invasive specialist, the applicant must submit:
(1) A completed application on forms provided by the secretary;
(2) Proof of completed education in one of the following:
(a) Graduation from an educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) utilizing the standards and criteria established by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT); or
(b) Military education, training, and experience listed in WAC 246-926-155; or
(c) Hold certification or registration with one of the following national organizations:
(i) Cardiovascular Credentialing International through the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist examination, formerly the Registered Cardiovascular Technologist examination or the Certified Cardiovascular Technologist examination; or
(ii) Cardiovascular Credentialing International through the Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist examination; or
(iii) Heart Rhythm Society through the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners, formerly the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology examination; or
(iv) ARRT through the Cardiac Interventional Radiographer post-primary examination, the Vascular Interventional Radiographer post-primary examination, or the Cardiovascular Interventional Radiographer post-primary examination;
(3) Proof of successfully passing the national Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist examination administered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International;
(4) Written verification of any licenses held, submitted directly from that licensing entity;
(5) Applicable fees defined in WAC 246-926-990; and
(6) Any other information determined by the secretary.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.84.040 and 43.70.040. WSR 24-02-007, § 246-926-410, filed 12/20/23, effective 1/20/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.84.080(3), 18.84.090, and 43.70.280. WSR 17-18-100, § 246-926-410, filed 9/6/17, effective 10/7/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.84.040 and 43.70.250. WSR 12-10-094, § 246-926-410, filed 5/2/12, effective 5/3/12.]