Washington Administrative Code

(1) The following information must be printed on all disclosure statements provided to counseling clients in language that can be easily understood by the client:(a) Name of firm, agency, business, or substance use disorder professional's practice.(b) Employment address and telep…

Failure to provide to the client any of the disclosure information required by WAC 246-811-090 and 246-811-100 constitutes an act of unprofessional conduct as defined in RCW 18.130.180(7) and may be grounds for disciplinary action.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.205 RCW. WSR 09-…

The purpose of a continuing competency program is to enhance the professional competency of the substance use disorder professional. A successful continuing competency program focuses on all aspects of professional practice to ensure that the practitioner is competent to provide …

A substance use disorder professional must complete the continuing competency program requirements every two years. A substance use disorder professional must develop and implement the plan upon initial certification, and every two years thereafter.[Statutory Authority: 2019 c 44…

(1) A certified substance use disorder professional must complete 20 hours of continuing education every two years, which may include up to four hours of professional development activities described in WAC 246-811-260.(2) At least four hours must be in professional ethics and la…

Acceptable continuing education may include, but is not limited to, the following:(1) Programs having a featured instructor, speaker(s), or panel that is industry-recognized;(2) Distance learning programs, which are industry-recognized education obtained to enhance proficiency in…

(1) A substance use disorder professional may obtain up to four hours per continuing education cycle through professional development activities including the following:(a) Practicum;(b) Peer-review including serving on a formal peer review panel or committee, or individual revie…

(1) For audits for continuing education, professional development activities, and the enhancement plan, acceptable documentation must be specific to the program completed and include:(a) Transcripts, letters from course instructors, or certificate of completion;(b) Written report…

(1) A certified substance use disorder professional must complete a training in suicide assessment, including screening and referral. The training must be provided by a single provider and must be at least three hours in length, which may be provided in one or more sessions. The …

(1) Beginning January 1, 2024, a substance use disorder professional must complete training in health equity as part of their continuing competency program. The substance use disorder professional must complete at least two hours of health equity training every four years. The tr…

(1) The department shall issue a probationary license to out-of-state applicants seeking licensure in Washington state for substance use disorder professional according to the conditions and restrictions of the reciprocity program established RCW 18.205.140 and this chapter.(2) T…

(1) An applicant who has been credentialed as a substance use or addiction counselor in another state with substantially equivalent licensing standards, as determined by the department under RCW 18.130.077, is considered to meet:(a) Education requirements under WAC 246-811-030;(b…

(1) An apprenticeship program must apply to the department of health and the department of labor and industries for approval.(2) Applications to the department of health shall be reviewed by the substance use disorder certification advisory committee and the secretary of health u…

(1) A substance use disorder professional (SUDP) certificate must be renewed every year on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC.(2) A substance use disorder professional trainee certificate must be renewed every year to correspond with issuance date.(3) E…

The purpose of these rules is to further clarify and define chapter 18.30 RCW, Denturists.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.30.070(3). Readopted by WSR 98-20-068, § 246-812-001, filed 10/2/98, effective 11/2/98; WSR 95-22-062, § 246-812-001, filed 10/30/95, effective 11/30/95.]

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise:(1) "Approval" and "accreditation" are used interchangeably with reference to sanctioning of courses.(2) "Bruxism" means the excessive grinding of the teeth or excessive cl…

The board adopts the model procedural rules for adjudicative proceedings as contained in chapter 246-11 WAC.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.30 RCW and 2013 c 171. WSR 14-24-033, § 246-812-015, filed 11/24/14, effective 12/25/14. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.30.070(3). Readopted b…

An applicant for a denturist license shall submit to the board:(1) A completed application;(2) The application fee required under WAC 246-812-990;(3) Verification of passing both a board-approved written examination and a practical examination which includes a practical demonstra…

An applicant for licensure who is currently licensed to practice denturism in another state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico, that the board has determined has substantially equivalent licensing standards including written and clinical examina…

A military spouse or state registered domestic partner of a military person may receive a temporary practice permit while completing any specific additional requirements that are not related to training or practice standards for the profession. The board adopts the procedural rul…

The board conducts background checks on all applicants to ensure safe patient care. Since completion of a national criminal background check may require additional time, the board may issue a temporary practice permit when the applicant has met all other licensure requirements. T…

An applicant for licensure as a denturist by examination must successfully complete a written and practical examination as specified in RCW 18.30.100. In order to be licensed, an applicant is required to obtain an overall passing score of at least seventy percent on the written e…

An applicant must pass both the written examination and the practical demonstration of skills within three attempts. The three attempts include any combination of board-approved exams. After three failures on either exam, the applicant must petition the board for permission to ta…

This section only applies to the written or practical examinations administered by the board.(1) An applicant who fails to pass the written or clinical examination may request informal review of their examination results by the board of denturists.(a) The request must be in writi…

The goal of continuing competency is to encourage the lifetime professional development of the licensed denturist, and to enhance the clinical and overall skills needed to protect the health and safety of all patients.(1) A licensed denturist shall:(a) Complete and attest to the …

(1) A licensed denturist must complete two hours in health equity continuing competency training every four years as described in WAC 246-12-800 through 246-12-830.(2) The two hours of health equity continuing competency a licensed denturist completes counts toward meeting the ap…

If a denturist's license is expired, to return to active status the denturist shall meet the requirements in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2 and comply with the following:(1) If a denturist's license is expired for one year or less, the denturist shall:(a) Pay the late renewal penalty…

(1) A licensed denturist may obtain an inactive license by meeting the requirements of WAC 246-12-090.(2) An inactive license must be renewed every year on the denturist's birthday according to WAC 246-12-100 and pay the applicable fees according to WAC 246-812-990.(3) A denturis…

(1) A licensed denturist may place their credential in "retired active" status by meeting the requirements of this section.(2) A licensed denturist who holds a retired active license may only practice in intermittent or emergent circumstances. As defined for this purpose:(a) "Int…

(1) A person may not represent themselves as a licensed denturist or use any title or description of services without being licensed by the board.(2) A person represents themselves as a denturist when they adopt or use a title or description of services that incorporates one or m…

At the board's discretion, the board may accept proof of a national professional association's approval of a program based on standards and requirements that are substantially equivalent to those identified in this chapter, in lieu of the requirements contained in this chapter. A…

The following standards are used by the board in considering a denturism program application for approval:(1) Curriculum. The curriculum must consist of a list of courses offered and the number of course hours or credits. Courses offered must include:(a) Head and oral anatomy and…

(1) An online school or program must meet the requirements of WAC 246-812-220 (1) through (4), (6), and (7).(2) Supervision of students. Students enrolled in a board-approved online program may perform denturism duties in the course of their training under supervision.(a) A dentu…

(1) The board, at its discretion, may send a representative or evaluation committee to inspect any program requesting approval or renewed approval as an approved denturist program.(2) Such inspections may be at any reasonable time during the normal operating hours of the program.…

(1) When the board determines that a denturist program fails to meet the standards for training as contained in this chapter, the board shall:(a) Deny approval to a new program; or(b) Withdraw approval from an existing program.(2) The board may conduct a review or a site visit to…

The board may consider reinstatement of a denturist program upon submission of satisfactory evidence that the program meets the standards and requirements contained in this chapter.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.30.065. WSR 20-04-028, § 246-812-234, filed 1/28/20, effective 2/28/20…

A denturist program that has been denied or had approval withdrawn shall have the right to a hearing to appeal the board's decision, according to the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW, Administrative Procedure Act, Parts IV and V.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.30.065. WSR 20-04-028, …

(1) A licensed denturist may provide nonorthodontic removable oral devices after receiving an endorsement to their denturist license. These devices must be accompanied by written encouragement to have regular dental checkups with a licensed dentist.(2) Nonorthodontic removable or…

(1) A denturist who has an endorsement to provide nonorthodontic removable oral devices shall complete two hours of continuing competency in three years that:(a) Must include the making, placing, constructing, altering, reproducing, or repairing of devices for bruxism and snoring…

(1) A licensed denturist may provide teeth whitening services after receiving an endorsement to their denturist license.(2) Teeth whitening services include:(a) Fabricating whitening trays;(b) Providing nonprescription strength whitening solutions with over-the-counter equivalent…

The following definitions apply to WAC 246-812-305 through 246-812-320 unless the context requires otherwise:(1) "Clinical record" means the portion of the patient file that contains information regarding the patient exams, diagnosis, treatment discussion, treatment performed, pa…

(1) A licensed denturist who treats patients shall maintain legible, complete, and accurate patient records.(2) The patient record must contain clinical records and financial records.(3) Each clinical record entry must include at least the following information:(a) Signature, ini…

A licensed denturist shall comply with state medical records and health care information access and disclosure requirements in chapter 70.02 RCW and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, 45 C.F.R. Sections 160, 162 and 164 destruction and privacy regulations.A …

A denturist shall not, without the consent of the patient, reveal any information acquired in attending such patient, which was necessary to enable the denturist to treat the patient. This does not apply to the release of information in an official proceeding where the release of…

(1) A denturist may accept or reject a patient, but shall respond to any reasonable request for services in the interest of public health and welfare.(2) The attending denturist, without reasonable cause, shall not neglect, ignore, abandon, or refuse to complete the current proce…

A licensed denturist shall:(1) Display their license, at all times, in a place plainly visible to individuals receiving services on the premises and be readily available for inspection by any designee of the board; and(2) Notify the board of the physical business address or addre…

(1) Each complete upper and lower denture and removable partial denture fabricated by a denturist licensed under the provisions of chapter 18.30 RCW, or fabricated pursuant to the denturist's work order or under the denturist's direction or supervision, must be marked with the na…

The board may take disciplinary action for billing practices including, but not limited to:(1) Rebating or offering to rebate to the insured any payment to the licensee by the third-party payor of the insured for services or treatments rendered under the insured's policy; and(2) …

The board adopts the model rules for mandatory reporting as contained in chapter 246-16 WAC.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.30 RCW and 2013 c 171. WSR 14-24-033, § 246-812-395, filed 11/24/14, effective 12/25/14.]

Members of the board shall not participate in a disciplinary case where their participation presents a conflict of interest or creates an appearance of a conflict of interest.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.30.070(3). Readopted by WSR 98-20-068, § 246-812-460, filed 10/2/98, effecti…