Only Washington State approved clock hours can be used toward maintenance. One quarter hour of college credit is the equivalent of 10 clock hours, and one semester hour of college credit is the equivalent of 15 clock hours. An individual must complete 150 clock hours every five-year period. An individual is given one five-year cycle for completion of clock hours. Any hours completed during that cycle will maintain any and all clock hour maintenance certificates regardless of issuance date on the second or third certificate.
Individuals are responsible for maintenance of their own records.
Once individuals complete the 150 clock hours needed for maintenance of a continuing certificate, application is made to the Professional Education and Certification office to indicate completion of the requirement. An application is attached for that purpose. The year will reflect the end of the next five-year period for that individual. In other words, it is no longer valid for service. This is a serious consequence, and could involve significant inconvenience and additional expense.