PDFWAC 246-976-033

Denial, suspension, modification or revocation of an ESE, SEIC, or SEI recognition.

(1) The secretary may deny, suspend, modify or revoke an ESE, SEIC, or SEI's recognition when it finds the ESE, SEIC, or SEI has:
(a) Violated chapter 18.130 RCW, the Uniform Disciplinary Act;
(b) Failed to:
(i) Maintain EMS certification;
(ii) Update the following personal information with the department as changes occur:
(A) Name;
(B) Address;
(C) Home and work phone numbers;
(iii) Maintain knowledge of current EMS training and certification statutes, WAC, the UDA, and course administration;
(iv) Comply with requirements in WAC 246-976-031(1);
(v) Participate in the instructor candidate evaluation process in an objective and professional manner without cost to the individual being reviewed or evaluated;
(vi) Complete all forms and maintain records in accordance with this chapter;
(vii) Demonstrate all skills and procedures based on current standards;
(viii) Follow the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act; or
(ix) Maintain security on all department-approved examination materials.
(2) The ESE, SEIC, or SEI may request a hearing to contest the secretary's decisions in regard to denial, suspension, modification or revocation of an ESE, SEIC, or SEI recognition in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (chapter 34.05 RCW), the Uniform Disciplinary Act (chapter 18.130 RCW), and chapter 246-10 WAC.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.71.205, 18.73.081, 43.70.040, 70.168.050, 2017 c 70, 2017 c 295, 2020 c 76, 2021 c 276, 2019 c 314, 2021 c 69, and 2022 c 136. WSR 24-15-104, § 246-976-033, filed 7/22/24, effective 9/30/24. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.71, 18.73, and 70.168 RCW. WSR 11-07-078, § 246-976-033, filed 3/22/11, effective 5/15/11.]