HIV/AIDS Education

Washington State Requirements for AIDS Education

For the most up to date information, please visit the Washington State Legislature website  or call 360-236-3487.

WAC 246-12-260—Who must obtain AIDS education?

All practitioners must demonstrate completion of four or seven clock hours of AIDS education prior to initially obtaining a healthcare credential. Refer to the specific profession rules to determine the number of hours of AIDS education and training that are required. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-12-260, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.]

WAC 246-12-270—Acceptable AIDS education and training.

1. The regulatory entity will accept education and training that is consistent with the model curriculum available from the office on AIDS.
2. AIDS education and training must include, but is not limited to, the following: Etiology and epidemiology; testing and counseling; infection control guidelines; clinical manifestations and treatment; legal and ethical issues to include confidentiality; and psychosocial issues to include special population considerations.
3. Click here for Chapter 246-12 WAC.

Job Title	HIV Training Needed
Chapter 246-822 WAC DIETITIANS OR NUTRITIONISTS	d) Complete four clock hours of AIDS education as required in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 8.
Chapter 246-828 WAC HEARING AND SPEECH	WAC 246-828-370—Applicants must complete four clock hours of AIDS education as required in chapter 246-12  WAC, Part 8.
Chapter 246-840 WAC PRACTICAL AND REGISTERED NURSING	b) Applicants must complete seven clock hours of AIDS education as required in chapter 246-12  WAC, Part 8.
Chapter 246-841 WAC NURSING ASSISTANTS	WAC 246-841-610—Applicants must complete seven clock hours of AIDS education as required in chapter 246-12  WAC, Part 8.
Chapter 246-847 WAC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS	WAC 246-847-190—Applicants must complete six clock hours of AIDS education as required in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 8.
Chapter 246-863 WAC PHARMACISTS—LICENSING	WAC 246-863-120—Applicants must complete seven clock hours of AIDS education as required in chapter 246-12  WAC, Part 8.
Chapter 246-826 WAC Phlebotomy—Those performing phlebotomy (must be certified under WAC Health Care Assistants)	Applicants must complete seven clock hours of AIDS education as required by RCW 70.24.270 and chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 8.
Chapter 246-915 WAC PHYSICAL THERAPISTS	WAC 246-915-110—Applicants must complete seven clock hours of AIDS education as required in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 8.
Chapter 246-918 WAC PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS	WAC 246-918-170 Physician assistant and certified physician assistant—Applicants must complete four clock hours of AIDS education as required in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 8.
Chapter 246-926 WAC RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGISTS	WAC 246-926-200 AIDS prevention and information education requirements.  Applicants must complete seven clock hours of AIDS education as required in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 8.
Chapter 246-927 WAC RECREATION THERAPY	WAC 246-927-010 Applicants must complete four clock hours of AIDS education as required in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 8.
Chapter 246-928 WAC RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS	WAC 246-928-550—Applicants must complete seven hours of AIDS education as required in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 8
Chapter 246-939 WAC SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST PROGRAM	Applicants must complete seven clock hours of AIDS education as required by RCW 70.24.270 and chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 8.