Military to Civilian Crosswalk, “Draft-For Official Use Only” until approved by all boards, commissions or the secretary of health where applicable. Military Resources Resource Information for Military Personnel and Their Spouses or Registered Domestic Partners Washington State Department of Health recognizes the contributions of our active duty service members, veterans, spouses, and or registered domestic partners. The department highly encourages service and family members to seek out licensing and credentialing opportunities that may assist them in their search for employment before, during, and after transition. Please see our military resources website for more information pertaining. Health Systems Quality Assurance (HSQA) Division, Office of Health Professions provides regulatory oversight, including licensing and certification, for more than 83 health professions and occupations. Military personnel may have met some or all of the credentialing requirements through prior military education, alternative training and or experience. Military personnel interested in one or more of the listed occupations who would like more information about requirements may contact us or refer to the department’s automated military to civilian crosswalk of health professions health professions matrix for program specific information. Note: “Military” refers to members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. Licensure for Spouses and Registered Domestic Partners of Military Personnel Transferring to Washington Spouses or registered domestic partners of military personnel being assigned in Washington, who desire entering the workforce more quickly, may be eligible to be issued a temporary practice permit (TPP). In addition, expedited application processing is possible when all required supporting documentation is submitted with the applicant’s original application(s). Please refer to our military resources flyer for more info pertaining. Military Training/Experience Legislation Laws were originally passed in 2011, and most recently in 2017, that affect how we evaluate certain military training and/or experience toward meeting licensing requirements. If the profession for which you are applying is listed below, please clearly state your military training in the education and training sections of the online applications or in PDF format, and include all supporting documentation. Customer Service Center- 360-236-4700 or 360-236-4910 DOH 631-065 August 2018 Public Health – Always Working for a Safer and Healthier Washington Review Date: 8/1/2018 Edit Date: 8/24/2018 DOH Profession USA-Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) SB 5307 - Military Education, Training "Gap Analysis" USAF-Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) and Experience Equivalency Evaluation to be approved by Board, Commission or Secretary USN-Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) Dental Assistant 68E- Dental Specialist Chapter 18.260 RCW, 246-817 WAC Gap: Seven (7) hours of HIV/Aids training; Otherwise. Service (DA) component training meets or exceeds equivalency requirements. 4Y0X1- Dental Assistant Definition: "Dental assistant" means a person who is registered by the commission Note: Consistent throughout this document, for Department of HM 8701- Dental Assistant to provide supportive services to a licensed Health to consider military education, training, and experience equivalency, you must answer all questions embedded within each dentist to the extent provided in this chapter application along with copies of required documents below: and under the close supervision of a dentist. Documents to submit with your application should include: Credential Type: Registration • Copy of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty DD- 214 (Must be Member-4 or Service 2 copy); NGB 22 (Nat’l Guard) 1) Education - No formal education • Official copy of American Council of Education (ACE), Joint required; Service Transcript (JST). (Must request through website that “Official” copy(ies) be emailed directly to Washington State 2) Out of state credentialing - if applicable; Department of Health) 3) Personal data questions - Applicant must • Official Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcripts answer personal data questions and (U.S. Mail only) provide appropriate explanation and • Any other military transcripts and forms that document your military required documentation for all positive training and experience such as the Verification of Military answers; Experience and Training (VMET or DD-2586) or Evaluation of Learning Experiences during Military Service (DD-295). 4) Seven (7) hours Aids/HIV • You will be contacted for any additional information needed. education/training. Military occupation certification and licensure – Whether specifically required by the Department of Health or not, many civilian health hiring authorities require a national certification and/or licensure to obtain employment. Note: Some credentials may require a current AHA Basic Life Support Provider card in addition to other required documents. DOH 631-065 August 2018 DOH Profession USA-Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) SB 5307 - Military Education, Training "Gap Analysis" USAF-Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) and Experience Equivalency Evaluation to be approved by Board, Commission or Secretary USN-Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) Dental Hygienist 68E- Dental Specialist Chapter 18.29 RCW, 246-815 WAC Gap: Seven (7) hours of HIV/Aids training plus to obtain a dental (DH) 68E (ASI “N5”)- Dental Laboratory Definition 18.29.050 Scope of licensee's hygiene license, must have completed an accredited dental hygiene functions — Employment — Supervision. education program approved by the American Dental Association, 68E (ASI “X2”)- Preventive Dentistry ***Change in 2013 ***(see 1330.SL)*** Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) on or before June 30, Definition: Any person licensed as a dental 2007. For direct access to the application go here. 4Y0X1H- Dental Hygienist hygienist in this state may remove deposits and For list of accredited schools, visit CODA, Standards for Dental stains from the surfaces of the teeth, may apply Hygiene Education Programs. topical preventive or prophylactic agents, may HM 8708- Dental Hygienist polish and smooth restorations, may perform Licensure by examination - An applicant seeking licensure in root planning and soft-tissue curettage, and may WA State by examination must meet the requirements listed above perform other dental operations and services and successfully pass the written and practical examinations delegated to them consisting of: by a licensed dentist; such licensed dental a) A written examination - Only the Dental Hygiene National Board hygienists may perform dental operations and exam will be accepted; services only under the supervision of b) WA ST Jurisprudence Examination; and a licensed dentist, and under such supervision c) The following dental hygiene patient eval/prophy examinations: may be employed by hospitals, boards of education of public or private schools, county i. The Western Regional Examining Boards (WREB) dental boards, boards of health, hygiene patient eval/prophy clinical and Process of Care or public or charitable institutions, or in dental examination as meeting its examination standard after January offices. 1, 1995; Or ii. The Central Regional Dental Testing Services (CRDTS) dental Credential Type: License hygiene patient eval/prophy clinical examination as meeting 1) Education - Official transcript with degree its examination standards as of November 2001; Or dated & posted directly from an approved iii. The North East Regional Board (NERB) dental hygiene patient dental hygiene education program. The eval/prophy clinical examination as meeting its examination program must be currently accredited or standard if taken and passed between the dates of January 1, received initial accreditation by the 2000 to August 21, 2009; Commission on Dental Accreditation d) The WREB anesthesia and restorative clinical examinations. (CODA) on or before June 30, 2007. Licensure by credential - Applicant seeking licensure in WA must 2) Personal data questions: Applicant must meet the requirements listed above and: answer personal data questions and provide appropriate explanation and required a) Be licensed in a qualifying state which is verified by the state board documentation for all positive answers; and ) Be currently in practice (within the last year). 3) Seven (7) hours Aids/HIV education b /training. DOH Profession USA-Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) SB 5307 - Military Education, Training "Gap Analysis" USAF-Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) and Experience Equivalency Evaluation to be approved by Board, Commission or Secretary USN-Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) Dental Anesthesia 68E- Dental Specialist Chapter 18.350.040 RCW, 246-817-771 Gap: No equivalency training offered through military therefore Assistant (DAA) 68E (ASI “N5”)- Dental Laboratory WAC additional civilian education required to meet Department of Health 68E (ASI “X2”)- Preventive Dentistry Definition: "Dental Anesthesia Assistant specified requirements. Applicant must complete seven (7) hours of Aids/HIV education/training. Certified" pursuant to this chapter shall 4Y0X1H- Dental Hygienist perform the functions authorized in this Note: Any oral and maxillofacial surgeon or dental anesthesiologist chapter only by delegation of authority from delegating duties under this section must have a valid general HM 8708- Dental