These documents are currently being revised to incorporate the changes made during the 2024 Legislative Session. Please consult the Sections Affected Table for changes made during the 2024 Legislative Session.
Head injury prevention—Guidelines on training and education—Training of emergency medical personnel.
The department shall prepare guidelines on relevant training and education regarding traumatic brain injury for health and education professionals, and relevant public safety and law enforcement officials. The department shall distribute such guidelines and any recommendations for training or educational requirements for health professionals or educators to the disciplinary authorities governed by chapter
18.130 RCW and to educational service districts established under chapter
28A.310 RCW. Specifically, all emergency medical personnel shall be trained in proper helmet removal.