Wash. Admin. Code § 196-34-120 - Units

Qualifying activities earned and applied to one of the following categories may not be applied to another category.

1. College hours:
a. Completion of 1 college semester hour	45 PDH
b. Completion of 1 college quarter hour	30 PDH
2. For publication or presentation of each:
a. Authored technical paper or article	10 PDH
b. Authored book	30 PDH
3. Obtaining a patent	10 PDH
4. Membership in professional/technical societies or government committees or boards. (Not to exceed a total of 5 PDH/year)	2 1/2 PDH
5. For each hour of attendance in a professional or technical society meetings with an informational program. (Not to exceed a total of 5 PDH/year)	1 PDH
6. For each hour of attendance at meetings or hearings of the board. (Not to exceed a total of 7 1/2 PDH/year)	1 PDH
7. For each hour of preparation and subsequent presentation (*) of a professional development program at seminars, professional/technical meetings, conventions or conferences. (Not to exceed 10 PDH/year) (*) This credit does not apply to full-time faculty.	1 PDH
8. Completion of the continuing education requirements for maintaining a credential as a registered sanitarian.	10 PDH
9. For each hour of participation in committees of organizations whose purpose is to develop codes, standards, examinations and regulations.	1 PDH
10. For each hour of participation in an activity involving substantial and organized peer interaction, excluding time spent during regular employment. (Not to exceed a total of 5 PDH/year)	1 PDH
11. For each hour of participation in organized courses, including employer provided courses, on environmental health topics/first aid/safety, technical or management skills.	1 PDH
12. For each hour of participation in sessions or courses, sponsored by technical or professional societies, organizations or the board.	1 PDH
13. For each hour of self-study. (Not to exceed a total of 5 PDH/year)	1 PDH
14. For each hour of work, outside normal duties of employment that involves participation in other recognized professional activities. (i.e. a designer working with a land surveyor) (Not to exceed a total of 2 PDH/year)	1 PDH

Notes

Wash. Admin. Code § 196-34-120

Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.43 and 18.210 RCW. 12-09-008, § 196-34-120, filed 4/5/12, effective 5/6/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.43.035 and chapter 18.210 RCW. 06-11-118, § 196-34-120, filed 5/19/06, effective 7/1/06.