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Washington State recognizes the contributions of Active, Reserves, and Guard members of the U.S. Armed Forces, Veterans, their Spouses or Registered Domestic Partners. The Department of Health is collaborating with the Office of the Governor, internal workforce commissions such as the Joint Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs, the Washington State Attorney General’s Office, the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs, and other internal and external stakeholders such as the South Sound Military and Communities Partnership, to spread the word about licensing and/or credentialing opportunities and other benefits afforded to them and their families by virtue of their service to our nation. We encourage military members to seek out career opportunity resources they may be eligible for, and that may assist them in their search for employment before, during and after transition.
The Department of Health, Health Systems Quality Assurance, Office of Health Professions provides regulatory oversight, including licensing and certification, for over 83 health professions and or occupations. Military servicemembers may be deemed to have met some or all of the credentialing requirements through their current or prior military education, training and experience.
Military servicemembers interested in one or more of the listed occupations and would like more information about requirements may contact us, reach out via the Military Liaison Customer Service Inbox, or select the desired occupation for program specific information.
Licensure for spouses and registered domestic partners of military personnel transferring to Washington
Spouses or registered domestic partners of military personnel transferring to or stationed in Washington may receive health professions credentials more quickly. If applicable, please include any required supporting documentation with the application for the health professional credential(s) you are seeking. Be sure to check out licensure portability reimbursement opportunities through the servicemember’s branch of service where applicable.