Washington Administrative Code

(1) A national accredited professional credentialing entity is an entity which offers certifications and registrations to professional practitioners of applied behavior analysis.(2) National accredited professional credentialing entities that provide proof of meeting the requirem…

An applicant for initial licensure as an LBA shall submit the following to the department:(1) Fees and a completed application for the license; and(2) Proof of:(a) Current certification equivalent to a licensed behavior analyst from a professional credentialing entity. Verificati…

The department shall accept a master's or doctorate degree towards initial licensure requirements for an LBA that meets the following:(1) The degree is in a subject listed in RCW 18.380.050 (1)(a); and(2) The degree is awarded from an institution accredited by the council for hig…

(1) An applicant for initial licensure as an LBA shall show completion of an approved education program with a minimum of 225 classroom hours of instruction in behavior analysis content areas as follows:(a) Fifteen hours of ethical considerations;(b) Forty-five hours of definitio…

(1) An LBA trainee applying for an initial LBA license for an initial LBA license shall show completion of a minimum of 1,500 hours of supervised experience in behavior analysis according to this section.(2) The LBA trainee must be enrolled in or have completed a recognized educa…

An applicant for initial licensure as an LABA shall submit the following to the department:(1) Fees and a completed application for the license.(2) The name of the clinical supervisor as proof of ongoing supervision that meets the requirements in RCW 18.380.050(2); and(3) Proof o…

The department will accept a bachelor's degree in any discipline from an institution accredited by the council for higher education accreditation or United States Department of Education as meeting the requirements under RCW 18.380.050 (1)(b)(i) for applicants applying for an LAB…

(1) An applicant for initial licensure as an LABA shall complete a minimum of 135 classroom hours of instruction in specific behavior analysis topics from a recognized educational institution in compliance with WAC 246-805-210. Topics must include the following content areas and …

(1) Prior to submitting an application to the department, an LABA trainee applying for initial licensure for an LABA license shall complete a minimum of 1,000 hours of supervised experience in behavior analysis.(2) The LABA trainee must be enrolled in or have completed the requir…

(1) A LABA shall work under the supervision of an LBA or individual otherwise qualified to practice in ABA consistent with RCW 18.380.030(1) for each client receiving ABA services.(2) A clinical supervisor shall:(a) Hold an active license in good standing as a Washington state LB…

Prior to providing services to a client, a LABA shall disclose in writing to the client, or client's parent or legal guardian, the supervisor's name and contact information.(1) Documentation of disclosure must be maintained in the client file and a copy given to the client or the…

An applicant for initial certification as a CBT shall submit the following to the department:(1) Fees and a completed application for the certification;(2) Proof of being at least 18 years of age;(3) Proof of a high school diploma or equivalent;(4) Proof of:(a) Current behavior t…

An applicant who does not hold a registration or certification from a professional credentialing entity under WAC 246-805-300 (4)(a) may qualify for a CBT credential by completing a behavior technician training program meeting the requirements described in this section.(1) Behavi…

(1) A CBT shall not:(a) Initiate or implement a treatment program with a client until the client has been evaluated and a written treatment and instructional program has been prepared by an LBA, LABA, or individual otherwise qualified to practice in ABA consistent with RCW 18.380…

The definitions in this section apply to WAC 246-805-330 unless the context clearly states otherwise:(1) "Close, ongoing clinical supervision" means to perform procedures or tasks that are performed under a clinical supervisor's overall direction and control. The clinical supervi…

(1) A CBT shall work under close, ongoing supervision of a clinical supervisor for each client receiving ABA services.(2) A clinical supervisor:(a) Shall hold an active license in good standing as an LBA, LABA, or a license issued by this state permitting the individual to practi…

Prior to providing services to a client, a CBT shall disclose in writing the supervisor's name and contact information.(1) Documentation of disclosure must be maintained in the client file and a copy given to the client or the client's parent or guardian, as applicable.(2) The su…

An LBA shall attest to completing the continuing education (CE) requirements in WAC 246-805-401 and an LABA shall attest to completing the CE requirements in WAC 246-805-402 as a condition of renewing the license every two years.The general requirements are:(1) Fifty minutes of C…

Continuing education requirements for an LBA must be met every two years in one of the following ways:(1) Maintaining certification from a professional credentialing entity that requires CE as part of certification; or(2) Completing a minimum of 32 hours of CE related to the prac…

Continuing education requirements for an LABA must be met every two years in one of the following ways:(1) Maintaining certification from a professional credentialing entity that requires CE as part of certification; or(2) Completing 20 hours of CE related to the practice of appl…

(1) A CBT shall attest to:(a) Completing the continuing competency requirements in this section as a condition of renewing the certification; or(b) Not currently working at the time of the renewal.(2) A CBT shall complete continuing education or demonstrate continuing competency …

An ABA credential may be issued to an individual who holds a credential from another state if that state requires qualifications substantially equivalent to qualifications in Washington. To obtain a credential, an applicant shall submit to the department:(1) Fees and an applicati…

Temporary licenses are available for applicants who do not reside in Washington state seeking a temporary credential for licensed behavior analyst.(1) A temporary license may be issued to an applicant who meets the following conditions:(a) Holds an active, unrestricted credential…

(1) Credentials in this section must be renewed every two years on the practitioner's birthday as provided in WAC 246-12-020 through 246-12-051.(2) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged:Title of FeeFeeLicensed behavior analyst Initial application (original or reciproci…

The purpose of these rules is to further clarify and define chapter 18.25 RCW, Chiropractic.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.25 RCW. WSR 96-16-074, § 246-808-001, filed 8/6/96, effective 9/6/96.]

The following terms are so defined for the purposes of this chapter:"Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome" or "AIDS" means the clinical syndrome of HIV-related illness as defined by the board of health by rule."Approval" and "accreditation" are used interchangeably with reference t…

The commission adopts the model procedural rules for adjudicative proceedings as adopted by the department of health and contained in chapter 246-11 WAC, including subsequent amendments.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.25 RCW. WSR 96-16-074, § 246-808-015, filed 8/6/96, effective…

(1) In determining a chiropractic college's eligibility for accreditation and approval in the state of Washington, the commission may utilize recognized national or international chiropractic accrediting bodies that meet the criteria in WAC 246-808-040 (3)(d), (e), and (f), unles…

In determining a chiropractic college's eligibility for accreditation and approval in the state of Washington, the chiropractic college must be accredited by a commission-recognized national or international accrediting body whose standards meet the criteria of WAC 246-808-040 (3…

(1) A chiropractic college seeking to obtain or maintain commission accreditation and approval shall have clearly defined education objectives.(2) Administration and organization. The chiropractic college shall:(a) Be incorporated as a nonprofit institution and recognized as such…

The purpose of the early remediation program is to address minor practice deficiencies that have not resulted in patient harm. The early remediation program may include education, training, and monitoring to improve the quality of care and reduce the risk of patient harm.WAC 246-…

The definitions in this section apply to WAC 246-808-050 through 246-808-070, unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Complaint" means a documented report of a possible violation of the Uniform Disciplinary Act, for which the commission shall assess and may subsequentl…

(1) The commission shall use the following criteria to determine eligibility for early remediation:(a) Practice limitations are not needed to ensure patient protection;(b) The identified practice deficiencies may be corrected by education, training, monitoring, or any combination…

The purpose of WAC 246-808-101 through 246-808-190 is to establish guidelines on eligibility, and set forth the procedures for application to receive a license to practice chiropractic. By statute, the eligibility and application criterion are established in RCW 18.25.020 through…

To be eligible for Washington state chiropractic licensure, the applicant shall complete an application provided by the commission, and shall include written documentation to meet the eligibility criteria for licensure.(1) Eligibility. An applicant shall provide proof that applic…

(1) In order to be eligible to take the commission administered examination, all applicants shall satisfactorily pass the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners test parts I, II, III and IV which covers the subjects set forth in RCW 18.25.030.(2) All applicants shall pass the o…

(1) An applicant may request a temporary practice permit by submitting to the commission:(a) A completed application on forms provided by the department with the request for a temporary practice permit indicated;(b) An application fee and a temporary practice permit fee as specif…

The chiropractic quality assurance commission (CQAC) conducts background checks on applicants to assure safe patient care. Completion of a national criminal background check may require additional time. The CQAC may issue a temporary practice permit when the applicant has met all…

RCW 18.25.040 authorizes the commission to grant licensure for endorsement to individuals to practice chiropractic under the laws of any other state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or province of Canada, if the commission determines an appl…

A chiropractor practicing under authority of RCW 18.25.190(1) shall register with the commission by:(1) Notifying the commission of the nature and dates of their practice in the state of Washington;(2) Submitting a copy of their current, valid license in the other jurisdiction in…

(1) A chiropractor must demonstrate completion of 25 hours of continuing education each annual renewal cycle as required by RCW 18.25.070 and WAC 246-12-170 through 246-12-240. The required continuing education must be obtained during the period between renewals.(2) A chiropracto…

If a chiropractor's license is expired, to return to active status the chiropractor must meet the requirements of WAC 246-12-040 and comply with the following:(1) If the license has expired for less than one year, the chiropractor must submit to the department a written attestati…

(1) A chiropractor may obtain an inactive credential. Refer to the requirements of chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 4.(2) To return to active status the practitioner must:(a) Take and pass the jurisprudence examination given by the department; and(b) Meet the requirements of chapter 246-…

A preceptor is a doctor of chiropractic who is approved by the commission to provide direct supervision to, clinical postgraduate trainee, or regular senior student, as set forth in RCW 18.25.190. The commission maintains a list of approved preceptors.(1) An approved preceptor sh…

The purpose of WAC 246-808-201 through 246-808-211 is to establish eligibility criteria for registration of chiropractic X-ray technicians as allowed under RCW 18.25.180.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.25.180 and 43.70.613. WSR 24-03-095, § 246-808-201, filed 1/18/24, effective 7/1/…

The definitions in this section apply to WAC 246-808-201 through 246-808-211, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:(1) "Classroom hour" means 50 minutes of instruction.(2) "In-person learning" means real-time instruction where all of the instructor(s) and student(s) meet…

(1) A licensed chiropractor shall employ only chiropractors or chiropractic X-ray technicians to operate X-ray equipment.(2) To apply for registration as a chiropractic X-ray technician, the applicant shall submit:(a) A completed application on forms provided by the commission;(b…

(1) A person may request commission approval of a course of classroom instruction for chiropractic X-ray technicians by submitting the following information to the commission:(a) An outline of the course of instruction, which shall include:(i) Physics and equipment;(ii) Principle…

(1) A chiropractic X-ray technician shall complete six hours of continuing education in compliance with WAC 246-12-170 through 246-12-240. Verification of completion of the continuing education requirement is due upon renewal. If the first renewal period is less than one full yea…

If a chiropractic X-ray technician registration is expired, to return to active status, the chiropractic X-ray technician must meet the requirements of WAC 246-12-040 and comply with the following:(1) If the chiropractic X-ray technician registration has been expired for less tha…