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18.227.060 | Uniform disciplinary act—Application. | The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs uncertified practice, the issuance and denial of certification, and the discipline of persons certified under this chapter. The secretary shall be the disciplinary authority under this chapter.
[ 2023 c 270 s 7 .] |
18.227.070 | Certification requirements. | The secretary shall issue a certification to any applicant who demonstrates to the satisfaction of the secretary that the applicant meets the following requirements: (1) Graduation from a bachelor's degree program; (2) Successful completion of a behavioral health support specialist program that is approved to meet stan... |
18.227.080 | Examination. | (1) The date and location of examinations shall be established by the secretary. Applicants who have been found by the secretary to meet the other requirements for certification shall be scheduled for the next examination following the filing of the application. The secretary shall establish by rule the examination app... |
18.227.090 | Application for certification—Fee. | Applications for certification shall be submitted on forms provided by the secretary. The secretary may require any information and documentation which reasonably relates to the need to determine whether the applicant meets the criteria for certification provided for in this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW. Each applica... |
18.227.100 | State medicaid program—Coverage. | The health care authority shall take any steps which are necessary and proper to ensure that the services of behavioral health support specialists are covered under the state medicaid program by January 1, 2025.
[ 2023 c 270 s 11 .] |
18.230.005 | Finding. | The overriding mission of therapeutic recreation is the provision of purposeful intervention designed to help clients grow and to assist them to prevent or relieve problems through recreation and leisure. It is a systematic methodology through a progression of phases, including assessment, planning, implementation, and... |
18.230.010 | Definitions. | The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Department" means the department of health. (2) "Recreation therapy" means the use of recreational, and/or community activities to include leisure counseling and community integration as treatment intervent... |
18.230.020 | Use of title—Registration required. | No person may practice or represent oneself as a registered recreational therapist by use of any title without being registered to practice by the department of health, unless otherwise exempted by this chapter.
[ 2002 c 216 s 3 .] |
18.230.030 | Limitation of chapter. | Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or restrict: (1) The practice by an individual licensed, certified, or registered under the laws of this state and performing services within the authorized scope of practice; (2) The practice by an individual employed by the government of the United States while eng... |
18.230.040 | Secretary's authority. | In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to: (1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement this chapter; (2) Establish all registration and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250 ; (3) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter;... |
18.230.050 | Official record. | The secretary must keep an official record of all proceedings. A part of the record shall consist of a register of all applicants for registration under this chapter and the results of each application.
[ 2002 c 216 s 6 .] |
18.230.060 | Registration—Grounds for denial. | (1) Applicants for registration under this chapter are subject to the grounds for denial of a registration under chapter 18.130 RCW. (2) The secretary must issue a registration to an applicant who completes an application form that identifies the name and address of the applicant, the registration requested, and inform... |
18.230.070 | Registration—Required information—Fee. | Applications for registration must be submitted on forms provided by the secretary. The secretary may require any information and documentation that reasonably relates to the need to determine whether the applicant meets the criteria for registration provided for in this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW. Each applicant m... |
18.230.080 | Renewal of registration. | The secretary must establish by rule the procedural requirements and fees for renewal of a registration. Failure to renew invalidates the registration and all privileges granted by the registration.
[ 2002 c 216 s 9 .] |
18.230.090 | Uniform disciplinary act—Application to chapter. | The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs the issuance and denial of a registration, unauthorized practice, and the discipline of persons registered under this chapter. The secretary is the disciplining authority under this chapter.
[ 2002 c 216 s 10 .] |
18.230.901 | Effective date—2002 c 216. | This act takes effect July 1, 2003.
[ 2002 c 216 s 14 .] |
18.233.005 | Intent. | The legislature intends to: (1) Recognize that music therapy affects public health, safety, and welfare and that the practice of music therapy should be subject to regulation; (2) Assure the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of music therapists; (3) Guarantee the availability of music therapy services ... |
18.233.010 | Definitions. | The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Advisory committee" means the music therapy advisory committee. (2) "Commission" means the Washington medical commission. (3) "Department" means the department of health. (4) "Music therapist" means a perso... |
18.233.020 | Music therapy advisory committee. | (1) A music therapy advisory committee is created within the department. The committee consists of five members as follows: Three who practice as music therapists in Washington state, one member who is a licensed health care provider but not a music therapist, and one member who is a consumer. (2) The secretary shall a... |
18.233.030 | Issuance of license requirements. | The department shall issue a license to practice music therapy to an applicant who meets the following requirements: (1) Is at least 18 years of age; (2) Is in good standing in any other states [state] where the applicant is licensed or certified to practice music therapy; (3) Submits sufficient documentation as determ... |
18.233.040 | License renewal. | Every license issued under this chapter must be renewed biennially. Each licensee is responsible for timely renewal of the licensee's license. To renew a license, a licensee must follow the rules adopted under RCW 43.70.280 .
[ 2023 c 175 s 5 .] |
18.233.050 | License required—Exemptions—Restrictions. | *** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 2363-S.SL ) ***
(1) Beginning January 1, 2025, a person may not practice music therapy or use any title or designation of "music therapist" that indicates that the person is authorized to practice music therapy unless the person is licensed under chapter 175, Laws of 2023. (2) Nothing in thi... |
18.233.060 | Secretary's authority. | In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to: (1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement this chapter. Any rules adopted shall be in consultation with the committee; (2) Establish all licensing, examination, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250 ... |
18.233.070 | Rule making—Application of uniform disciplinary act. | (1) The department shall establish and adopt rules governing the administration of this chapter in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW. (2) The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of a license, and the discipline of persons licensed under this chapter. The se... |
18.235.005 | Intent. | It is the intent of the legislature to consolidate disciplinary procedures for the licensed businesses and professions under the department of licensing by providing a uniform disciplinary act with standardized procedures for the regulation of businesses and professions and the enforcement of laws, the purpose of which... |
18.235.010 | Definitions. | The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Board" means those boards specified in RCW 18.235.020 (2)(b). (2) "Department" means the department of licensing. (3)(a) "Director" means the: (i) Executive director of the state board of registration for p... |
18.235.020 | Application of chapter—Director's authority—Disciplinary authority. | (1) This chapter applies only to the director and the boards and commissions having jurisdiction in relation to the businesses and professions licensed under the chapters specified in this section. This chapter does not apply to any business or profession not licensed under the chapters specified in this section. (2)(a... |
18.235.030 | Disciplinary authority—Powers. | The disciplinary authority has the power to: (1) Adopt, amend, and rescind rules as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter, including, but not limited to, rules regarding standards of professional conduct and practice; (2) Investigate complaints or reports of unprofessional conduct and hold hearings as pro... |
18.235.040 | Director's authority. | The director has the following additional authority: (1) To employ investigative, administrative, and clerical staff as necessary for the enforcement of this chapter, except as provided otherwise by statute; (2) Upon request of a board or commission, to appoint not more than three pro tem members as provided in this su... |
18.235.050 | Statement of charges—Hearing. | (1) If the disciplinary authority determines, upon investigation, that there is reason to believe that a license holder or applicant for a license has violated RCW 18.235.130 or has not met a minimum eligibility criteria for licensure, the disciplinary authority may prepare and serve the license holder or applicant a s... |
18.235.060 | Procedures governing adjudicative proceedings. | The procedures governing adjudicative proceedings before agencies under chapter 34.05 RCW, the administrative procedure act, govern all hearings before the disciplinary authority. The disciplinary authority has, in addition to the powers and duties set forth in this chapter, all of the powers and duties under chapter 3... |
18.235.070 | Previous denial, revocation, or suspension of license. | The department shall not issue a license to any person whose license has been previously denied, revoked, or suspended by the disciplinary authority for that profession or business, except in conformity with the terms and conditions of the certificate or order of denial, revocation, or suspension, or in conformity with... |
18.235.080 | Orders. | An order pursuant to proceedings authorized by this chapter, after due notice and findings in accordance with this chapter and chapter 34.05 RCW, or an order of summary suspension entered under this chapter, takes effect immediately upon its being served. The final order, if appealed to the court, may not be stayed pen... |
18.235.090 | Appeal. | A person who has been disciplined or has been denied a license by a disciplinary authority may appeal the decision as provided in chapter 34.05 RCW.
[ 2007 c 256 s 16 ; 2002 c 86 s 110 .] |
18.235.100 | Reinstatement. | A person whose license has been suspended or revoked under this chapter may petition the disciplinary authority for reinstatement after an interval of time and upon conditions determined by the disciplinary authority in the order suspending or revoking the license. The disciplinary authority shall act on the petition i... |
18.235.110 | Unprofessional conduct—Finding. | (1) Upon finding unprofessional conduct, except as provided in RCW 9.97.020 , the disciplinary authority may issue an order providing for one or any combination of the following: (a) Revocation of the license for an interval of time; (b) Suspension of the license for a fixed or indefinite term; (c) Restriction or limit... |
18.235.120 | Payment of a fine. | Where payment of a fine is required as a result of a disciplinary action under RCW 18.235.060 or 18.235.150 and timely payment is not made as directed in the final order, the disciplinary authority may enforce the order for payment in the superior court in the county in which the hearing was held. This right of enforce... |
18.235.130 | Unprofessional conduct—Acts or conditions that constitute. | The following conduct, acts, or conditions constitute unprofessional conduct for any license holder or applicant under the jurisdiction of this chapter: (1) The commission of any act involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, or corruption relating to the practice of the person's profession or operation of the person's bus... |
18.235.140 | Final order issued under RCW18.235.130—Failure to comply. | If a person or business regulated by this chapter violates or fails to comply with a final order issued under RCW 18.235.130 , the attorney general, any prosecuting attorney, the director, the board or commission, or any other person may maintain an action in the name of the state of Washington to enjoin the person fro... |
18.235.150 | Investigation of complaint—Cease and desist order/notice of intent to issue—Final determination—Fine—Temporary cease and desist order—Action/who may maintain—Remedies not limited. | (1) The disciplinary authority may investigate complaints concerning practice by unlicensed persons of a profession or business for which a license is required by the chapters specified in RCW 18.235.020 . In the investigation of the complaints, the director has the same authority as provided the disciplinary authority... |
18.235.160 | Violation of injunction—Contempt of court—Civil penalty. | A person or business that violates an injunction issued under this chapter may be found in contempt of court under RCW 7.21.010 . Upon a finding by a court of competent jurisdiction that the person or business is in contempt, the court may order any remedial sanction as authorized by RCW 7.21.030 . Further, the court m... |
18.235.170 | Misrepresentation—Gross misdemeanor. | A person who attempts to obtain, obtains, or attempts to maintain a license by willful misrepresentation or fraudulent representation is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2002 c 86 s 118 .] |
18.235.180 | Crime or violation by license holder—Disciplinary authority may give notification. | If the disciplinary authority has reason to believe that a license holder has committed a crime, or violated the laws of another regulatory body, the disciplinary authority may notify the attorney general or the county prosecuting attorney in the county in which the act took place, or other responsible official of the ... |
18.235.190 | Immunity from suit. | The director, members of the boards or commissions, or individuals acting on their behalf are immune from suit in any action, civil or criminal, based on any disciplinary actions or other official acts performed in the course of their duties.
[ 2002 c 86 s 120 .] |
18.235.200 | Use of records—Exchange of information—Chapter does not affect or limit. | This chapter does not affect the use of records, obtained from the director or the disciplinary authorities, in any existing investigation or action by any public agency. Nor does this chapter limit any existing exchange of information between the director or the disciplinary authorities and other public agencies.
[ 20... |
18.235.210 | Application of chapter—January 1, 2003. | (1) This chapter applies to any conduct, acts, or conditions occurring on or after January 1, 2003. (2) This chapter does not apply to or govern the construction of and disciplinary action for any conduct, acts, or conditions occurring prior to January 1, 2003. The conduct, acts, or conditions must be construed and dis... |
18.235.215 | Application of chapter to notarial officers. | See RCW 42.45.270 . |
18.235.900 | Short title. | This chapter may be known and cited as the uniform regulation of business and professions act.
[ 2002 c 86 s 123 .] |
18.235.901 | Effective date—2002 c 86 ss 101-123. | Sections 101 through 123 of this act take effect January 1, 2003.
[ 2002 c 86 s 124 .] |
18.235.902 | Part headings not law—2002 c 86. | Part headings used in this act are not any part of the law.
[ 2002 c 86 s 402 .] |
18.235.903 | Severability—2002 c 86. | If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.
[ 2002 c 86 s 404 .] |
18.240.005 | Finding. | The certification of animal massage therapists is in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare. While veterinarians and certain massage therapists may perform animal massage techniques, the legislature finds that meeting all of the requirements of those professions can be unnecessarily cumbersome for those... |
18.240.010 | Definitions. | The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Board" means the veterinary board of governors established in chapter 18.92 RCW. (2) "Certified animal massage therapist" means an individual who provides external manipulation or pressure of soft tissues b... |
18.240.020 | Certification required. | No person may practice as a certified animal massage therapist in this state without having a certification issued by the secretary unless he or she is exempt under RCW 18.240.040 .
[ 2016 c 41 s 21 ; 2007 c 70 s 3 .]
Effective date — 2016 c 41: See note following RCW 18.108.010 . |
18.240.030 | Certification requirements. | The secretary shall issue a certificate to any applicant who demonstrates that the following requirements have been met: (1) Successful completion of a training program approved by the secretary that includes three hundred hours of instruction in general animal massage techniques, kinesiology, anatomy, physiology, beha... |
18.240.040 | Limitation of chapter. | Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or restrict: (1) The practice of veterinary medicine by those who are in compliance with chapter 18.92 RCW; (2) The practice of animal massage by those who are in compliance with chapter 18.108 RCW; (3) The practice of animal massage therapy by a person who is a regu... |
18.240.050 | Secretary's authority. | In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to: (1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as required to implement this chapter; (2) Establish all certification and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.110 and 43.70.250 ; (3) Establish forms and procedures necessary to adminis... |
18.240.060 | Examinations. | (1) The date and location of examinations must be established by the secretary. Applicants who have been found by the secretary to meet the other requirements for obtaining a certificate must be scheduled for the next examination following the filing of the application. The secretary shall establish by rule the examina... |
18.240.070 | Applicant certification—Fees. | The secretary shall certify an applicant on forms provided by the secretary. Each applicant shall pay a fee determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 . The fee must accompany the application.
[ 2007 c 70 s 8 .] |
18.240.080 | Renewal of certification. | The secretary shall establish by rule the procedural requirements and fees for renewal of certification. Failure to renew invalidates the certification and all privileges granted by the certification.
[ 2007 c 70 s 9 .] |
18.240.090 | Application of uniform disciplinary act. | The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs the uncertified practice, the issuance and denial of certification, and the discipline of persons certified under this chapter. The secretary is the disciplining authority under this chapter.
[ 2007 c 70 s 10 .] |
18.250.005 | Purpose. | It is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the licensure of persons offering athletic training services to the public and to ensure standards of competence and professional conduct on the part of athletic trainers.
[ 2007 c 253 s 1 .] |
18.250.010 | Definitions.(Effective until June 30, 2027.) | The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Athlete" means a person who participates in exercise, recreation, activities, sport, or games requiring physical strength, range-of-motion, flexibility, body awareness and control, speed, stamina, or agilit... |
18.250.020 | Secretary's authority—Application of uniform disciplinary act. | (1) In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary may: (a) Adopt rules, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, necessary to implement this chapter; (b) Establish all license, examination, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250 ; (c) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer th... |
18.250.030 | Athletic training advisory committee. | (1) The athletic training advisory committee is formed to further the purposes of this chapter. (2) The committee consists of five members. Four members of the committee must be athletic trainers licensed under this chapter and residing in this state, must have not less than five years' experience in the practice of at... |
18.250.040 | License required. | (1) It is unlawful for any person to practice or offer to practice as an athletic trainer, or to represent themselves or other persons to be legally able to provide services as an athletic trainer, unless the person is licensed under the provisions of this chapter. (2) No person may use the title "athletic trainer," th... |
18.250.050 | Limitations of chapter. | Nothing in this chapter may prohibit, restrict, or require licensure of: (1) Any person licensed, certified, or registered in this state and performing services within the authorized scope of practice; (2) The practice by an individual employed by the government of the United States as an athletic trainer while engaged... |
18.250.060 | Applicant requirements. | An applicant for an athletic trainer license must: (1) Have received a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited four-year college or university that meets the academic standards of athletic training, accepted by the secretary, as advised by the committee; (2) Have successfully completed an examination administe... |
18.250.070 | Treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning—Referral to licensed health care provider. | (1) Except as necessary to provide emergency care of athletic injuries, an athletic trainer shall not provide treatment, rehabilitation, or reconditioning services to any person except as specified in guidelines established with a licensed health care provider who is licensed to perform the services provided in the gui... |
18.250.080 | Application procedures, requirements, and fees. | Each applicant and license holder must comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 . The secretary shall furnish a license to any person who applies and who has qualified under the provisions of this chapter.
[ 2007 c 253 s 9 .] |
18.250.090 | Practice setting not restricted. | Nothing in this chapter restricts the ability of athletic trainers to work in the practice setting of his or her choice.
[ 2007 c 253 s 10 .] |
18.250.100 | Health carrier contract with athletic trainer not required. | Nothing in this chapter may be construed to require that a health carrier defined in RCW 48.43.005 contract with a person licensed as an athletic trainer under this chapter.
[ 2007 c 253 s 11 .] |
18.250.110 | Medications. | (1) An athletic trainer licensed under this chapter: (a) May purchase, store, and administer over-the-counter medications, as prescribed by an authorized health care practitioner for the practice of athletic training; (b) Who has completed accredited training programs on pharmacology and medication administration may p... |
18.250.901 | Effective date—2007 c 253. | This act takes effect July 1, 2008.
[ 2007 c 253 s 16 .] |
18.250.902 | Implementation—2007 c 253. | The secretary of health may take the necessary steps to ensure that this act is implemented on its effective date.
[ 2007 c 253 s 17 .] |
18.260.010 | Definitions. | The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Close supervision" means that a supervising dentist or supervising dental therapist whose patient is being treated has personally diagnosed the condition to be treated and has personally authorized the proc... |
18.260.020 | Registration or license required. | (1) No person may practice or represent himself or herself as a registered dental assistant by use of any title or description without being registered by the commission as having met the standards established for registration under this chapter unless he or she is exempt under RCW 18.260.110 . (2) No person may practi... |
18.260.030 | Dental assistants—Registration. | The commission shall issue a registration to practice as a dental assistant to any applicant who pays any applicable fees, as established by the secretary in accordance with RCW 43.70.110 and 43.70.250 , and submits, on forms provided by the secretary, the applicant's name, address, and other information as determined ... |
18.260.040 | Dental assistants—Scope of practice. | (1)(a) The commission shall adopt rules relating to the scope of dental assisting services related to patient care and laboratory duties that may be performed by dental assistants. (b) In addition to the services and duties authorized by the rules adopted under (a) of this subsection, a dental assistant may apply topic... |
18.260.050 | Expanded function dental auxiliary—License. | (1) The commission shall issue a license to practice as an expanded function dental auxiliary to any applicant who: (a) Pays any applicable fees as established by the secretary in accordance with RCW 43.70.110 and 43.70.250 ; (b) Submits, on forms provided by the secretary, the applicant's name, address, and other appl... |
18.260.060 | Expanded function dental auxiliary—License—Reciprocity. | An applicant holding a license in another state may be licensed as an expanded function dental auxiliary in this state without examination if the commission determines that the other state's licensing standards are substantially equivalent to the standards in this state.
[ 2007 c 269 s 9 .] |
18.260.065 | Registration or licensing requirements—Military training or experience. | An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the commission determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.
[ 2011 c 32 s 14 .] |
18.260.070 | Expanded function dental auxiliary—Scope of practice. | (1) The commission shall adopt rules relating to the scope of expanded function dental auxiliary services related to patient care and laboratory duties that may be performed by expanded function dental auxiliaries. (2) The scope of expanded function dental auxiliary services that the commission identifies in subsection... |
18.260.080 | Supervising dentist and supervising dental therapists—Responsibilities. | A supervising dentist or supervising dental therapist is responsible for: (1) Maintaining the appropriate level of supervision for dental assistants and expanded function dental auxiliaries; and (2) Ensuring that the dental assistants and expanded function dental auxiliaries that the dentist or dental therapist supervi... |
18.260.090 | Initial or renewal credentials—Issuance and denial. | The commission shall issue an initial credential or renewal credential to an applicant who has met the requirements for a credential or deny an initial credential or renewal credential based upon failure to meet the requirements for a credential or unprofessional conduct or impairment governed by chapter 18.130 RCW.
[ ... |
18.260.100 | Examinations. | (1) The commission may approve a written examination prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing agencies for use by an applicant in meeting the licensing requirements under RCW 18.260.050 . The requirement that the examination be written does not exclude the use of computerized tes... |
18.260.110 | Limitation of chapter. | Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or restrict: (1) The practice of a dental assistant in the discharge of official duties by dental assistants in the United States federal services on federal reservations, including but not limited to the armed services, coast guard, public health service, veterans' ... |
18.260.120 | Rules. | The commission may adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as required to implement this chapter.
[ 2007 c 269 s 12 .] |
18.260.130 | Application of uniform disciplinary act. | Chapter 18.130 RCW governs unregistered or unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of credentials, and the discipline of those credentialed under this chapter. The commission is the disciplining authority under this chapter.
[ 2007 c 269 s 13 .] |
18.260.140 | Department review. | By November 15, 2012, the department, in consultation with the commission and the dental hygiene examining committee, shall conduct a review of the effectiveness of the creation of the dental assistant and expanded function dental auxiliary professions as related to: (1) Increasing professional standards in dental prac... |
18.260.900 | Application—2007 c 269. | (1) The provisions of this act apply to registered dental assistants effective July 1, 2008. (2) The provisions of this act apply to expanded function dental auxiliaries effective December 1, 2008.
[ 2007 c 269 s 21 .] |
18.260.901 | Implementation—2007 c 269. | The secretary of health and the Washington state dental quality assurance commission may take the necessary steps to ensure that this act is implemented on its effective date.
[ 2007 c 269 s 22 .] |
18.265.005 | Finding—Intent. | The legislature finds that good oral health is an integral piece of overall health and well-being. Without treatment, dental disease compromises overall health and requires increasingly costly interventions. However, most dental disease can be prevented at little cost through routine dental care and disease prevention.... |
18.265.010 | Definitions. | The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Close supervision of a dentist" means that a supervising dentist: (a) Has personally examined and diagnosed the patient and has personally authorized the procedures to be performed; (b) Is continuously on-s... |
18.265.020 | License required—Liability insurance. | No person may practice dental therapy or represent himself or herself as a dental therapist without being licensed by the department under this chapter. Every person licensed to practice dental therapy in this state shall renew their license and comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, contin... |
18.265.030 | Licensing requirements. | (1) The department shall issue a license to practice as a dental therapist to any applicant who: (a) Pays any applicable fees established by the secretary under RCW 43.70.110 and 43.70.250 ; (b) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, successfully completes a dental therapist program that is accredited or... |
18.265.040 | Licensure without examination—Licensed in another state. | An applicant holding a valid license and currently engaged in practice in another state may be granted a license without examination required by this chapter, on the payment of any required fees, if the secretary determines that the other state's licensing standards are substantively equivalent to the standards in this... |
18.265.050 | Scope of practice. | (1) Subject to the limitations in this section, a licensed dental therapist may provide the following services and procedures under the supervision of a licensed dentist as provided under RCW 18.265.060 and to the extent the supervising dentist authorizes the service or procedure to be provided by the dental therapist:... |
18.265.060 | Supervising dentist—Practice plan contract—Requirements. | (1) A dental therapist may only practice dental therapy under the supervision of a dentist and pursuant to a written practice plan contract with the supervising dentist. A dental therapist may not practice independently. In circumstances authorized by the supervising dentist in the written practice plan contract, a den... |
18.265.070 | Exclusions from chapter. | Nothing in this chapter prohibits or affects: (1) The practice of dental therapy by an individual otherwise licensed under this title and performing services within his or her scope of practice; (2) The practice of dental therapy in the discharge of official duties on behalf of the United States government including, b... |
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