Washington Administrative Code

An applicant may obtain certification as a dietitian by endorsement if the applicant meets the requirements in either subsection (1) or (2) of this section.(1) The applicant is currently credentialed in another United States jurisdiction with substantially equivalent standards an…

(1) To apply for certification as a dietitian by completing a core curriculum, an applicant shall successfully complete a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with coursework that includes at least the following topics:(a) Research skills, includin…

(1) To apply for certification as a dietitian by completing supervised preprofessional experience, an applicant shall complete at least 900 hours of competency-based practice in the field of dietetics, supervised by a qualified supervisor. This must include practical experience t…

(1) To apply for certification as a dietitian by completing a dietitian coordinated program, an applicant shall complete a coordinated program in dietetics that includes concurrent completion of:(a) A dietetics education program that meets curriculum requirements in WAC 246-822-1…

(1) A qualified supervisor provides oversight and takes responsibility for an individual working to meet experience requirements. To be a qualified supervisor, an individual must be a dietitian certified by the department or registered as a registered dietitian nutritionist by CD…

(1) The department requires passage of the CDR registered dietitian examination. To register for the examination, an applicant must meet the CDR's eligibility requirements.(2) The department must receive the passing examination results directly from the testing organization.[Stat…

(1) To become credentialed as a nutritionist in Washington, an applicant educated outside the United States and its territories shall:(a) Have their academic degree assessed by a credential evaluation service to be validated as substantially equivalent to the education requiremen…

(1) A certified dietitian may provide services as defined in RCW 18.138.010(1).(2) A certified nutritionist may provide services as defined in RCW 18.138.010(2).(3) A certified dietitian or nutritionist may provide services in person or through telehealth, to residents of Washing…

(1) A certification must be renewed every year on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC.(2) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged:TitleFeeOriginal application Application$65.00 HEAL-WA* surcharge16.00Renewal Renewal45.00 HEAL-WA* surcharge16.00 …

(1) "Secretary" means the secretary of the department of health.(2) "Primary supervisor" is a physician licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW, an optometrist licensed under chapter 18.53 RCW, or a dispensing optician licensed under chapter 18.34 RCW, who is responsible for th…

(1) The primary supervisor shall apply for registration of an apprentice on forms provided by the secretary.(2) Separate registrations shall be required if an individual receives his or her apprenticeship training from more than one primary supervisor.(3) Once registered by the p…

In order to facilitate comments on the apprentice's performance, the name, business address and business telephone number of the departmental supervisor or the supervising optician, optometrist or physician shall be posted in public view on the premises where the apprentice works…

The examining committee approves the examinations from the American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners (ABO-NCLE) for dispensing optician licensure.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040 and chapter 18.34 RCW. WSR 18-04-110, § 246-824-035, filed 2/7/18, effectiv…

To be eligible for licensure, applicants must:(1) Be eighteen years or more of age;(2) Graduate from an accredited high school or receive a general equivalency degree;(3) Complete one of the following:(a) At least six thousand hours of certified apprenticeship training that must …

An applicant for a dispensing optician license must submit the following:(1) A completed application on forms provided by the department;(2) Proof of eligibility under WAC 246-824-040;(3) Verification of passing the examination under WAC 246-824-040(4); and(4) Fees required under…

The secretary, pursuant to RCW 18.34.070, hereby adopts the accreditation standards of the Commission on Opticianry Accreditation, "Essentials of an Accredited Educational Program for Ophthalmic Dispensers," as adopted by the Commission on Opticianry Accreditation on July 1, 1990…

Before licensure to any individual currently licensed to practice as a dispensing optician in another state, as provided in chapter 18.34 RCW, applicants must provide evidence of:(1) Verification of credential from any state and the state's substantially equivalent licensing stan…

Eligibility requirements for temporary permits are the same for licensure by endorsement (WAC 246-824-071), therefore, no temporary permits will be issued. Individuals inquiring about temporary permits will be given information and an application for licensure by endorsement.[Sta…

A practitioner may obtain a retired active credential. Refer to the requirements of chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 5.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-824-073, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. WSR 93-14-011, § 246-824-073, fi…

A practitioner may obtain an inactive credential. Refer to the requirements of chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 4.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-824-074, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.]

Purpose and scope. The purpose of continuing education is to ensure the continued high quality of services provided by licensed dispensing opticians. Continuing education consists of programs of learning which contribute directly to the advancement or enhancement of skills in the…

(1) "Unprofessional conduct" as used in this chapter shall mean the conduct described in RCW 18.130.180.(2) "Hospital" means any health care institution licensed pursuant to chapter 70.41 RCW.(3) "Nursing home" means any health care institution which comes under chapter 18.51 RCW…

(1) All reports required by this chapter shall be submitted to the department as soon as possible, but no later than twenty days after a determination is made.(2) A report should contain the following information if known:(a) The name, address, and telephone number of the person …

The chief administrator or executive officer of any hospital or nursing home or their designee shall report to the department when any dispensing optician's services are terminated or are restricted based on a determination that the dispensing optician has either committed an act…

The president or chief executive officer of any dispensing optician association or society within this state shall report to the department when the association or society determines that a dispensing optician has committed unprofessional conduct or that a dispensing optician may…

The executive officer of every health care service contractor and disability insurer, licensed under chapters 48.20, 48.21, 48.21A, and 48.44 RCW, operating in the state of Washington shall report to the department all final determinations that a dispensing optician has engaged i…

Every institution or organization providing professional liability insurance directly or indirectly to dispensing opticians shall send a complete report to the department of any malpractice settlement, award, or payment in excess of twenty thousand dollars as a result of a claim …

The department requests the assistance of the clerk of trial courts within the state to report all professional malpractice judgments and all convictions of licensed dispensing opticians, other than minor traffic violations.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. WSR 91-02-049 (Orde…

The department requests the assistance of executive officers of any state or federal program operating in the state of Washington, under which a dispensing optician is employed to provide client care services, to report to the department whenever such a dispensing optician has be…

(1) A licensee must comply with a request for records, documents, or explanation from an investigator who is acting on behalf of the secretary of the department of health by submitting the requested items within fourteen calendar days of receipt of the request by either the licen…

Dispensing opticians shall maintain eyeglass and contact lens records for a minimum of five years.(1) Eyeglass records must at a minimum include:(a) A copy of the original prescription.(b) A copy of the refractive powers obtained when neutralizing an eyeglass lens for the purpose…

Dispensing opticians shall have direct access to the following equipment while fitting contact lenses: Slitlamp or biomicroscope (for evaluation of the fit only), radioscope, diameter gauge, thickness gauge, lensometer, and keratometer.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.070, 43.17.…

(1) Licenses must be renewed every year on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2.(2) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged:Title of FeeFeeOriginal application$100.00Active license renewal125.00Late renewal penalty65.00Retired active rene…

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "ABGC" means the American Board of Genetic Counseling, a national organization for certification and recertification of genetic counselors.(2) "ABMG" means the American…

(1) Except as provided in WAC 246-825-030(1), a genetic counselor shall not diagnose, test or treat any genetic disease or condition or other disease or condition.(2) If a genetic counselor finds any indication of a disease or condition that requires professional service outside …

(1) Under a collaborative agreement, a licensed genetic counselor may order laboratory tests or recommend other evaluations to diagnose a hereditary condition or determine the carrier status of one or more family members, including testing for inherited disorders. The collaborati…

(1) An applicant for licensure as a genetic counselor shall take and pass the ABGC certification examination or other examination approved by the secretary, or have passed the ABMG general genetics and genetic counseling specialty examinations or the ABMG clinical genetics specia…

(1) An applicant for licensure as a genetic counselor must:(a) Have a master's degree from a genetic counseling training program that is accredited or was accredited at the time of the applicant's graduation by the ABGC or an equivalent program as determined by the ABGC; or(b) Ha…

A genetic counselor license may be issued by endorsement if the applicant meets the requirements in either subsection (1) or (2) of this section. An endorsement applicant may also apply for a temporary practice permit as established under WAC 246-12-050.(1) An applicant may obtai…

(1) An individual who has met all the requirements for licensure except for passing the examination may apply for a provisional license to engage in supervised practice as a genetic counselor.(2) Applicants may be eligible for a provisional license, if they:(a) Have met the educa…

(1) An individual practicing under the authority of a provisional license shall practice genetic counseling only under the general supervision of a supervisor.(a) The applicant for provisional license must provide the name, business address and telephone number, professional lice…

(1) Licensed genetic counselors must complete a minimum total of 75 continuing education hours or 7.5 continuing education units (CEUs) every three years following the first license renewal. One contact hour equals 0.1 CEU. Of the total hours required for each reporting cycle:(a)…

Licensed genetic counselors must comply with auditing and documentation requirements under chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 7. If audited, the licensee will be required to submit documentation of completed continuing education activities.(1) Acceptable documentation of continuing educati…

(1) A genetic counselor may not practice at any time while his or her license is expired. If the license has expired, the practitioner must meet the requirements under chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2.(2) If a license is expired for three years or more the practitioner must meet the re…

(1) Licenses must be renewed every year on the practitioner's birthday as provided under chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2.(2) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged:TitleFeeApplication50.00 Renewal50.00 Late renewal penalty50.00 Expired license reissuance100.00 Duplicate lice…

The following definitions apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:(1) "Controlled substance" has the same meaning as RCW 69.50.101.(2) "Direct visual supervision" means the supervising health care practitioner is physically present and within …

A person shall obtain a medical assistant credential from the secretary in order to practice as a medical assistant. "Practice as a medical assistant" means the person assists a health care practitioner by providing direct patient health care including treatment, self-care instru…

(1) The medical assistant functions in a dependent role when providing direct patient care under the delegation and supervision of a health care practitioner.(2) "Delegation" means direct authorization granted by a health care practitioner to a medical assistant to perform the fu…

(1) The medical assistant shall have knowledge and understanding of the laws and rules regulating medical assistants, including chapter 18.130 RCW, Uniform Disciplinary Act.(2) The medical assistant shall function within their scope of practice.(3) The medical assistant shall obt…

An applicant with relevant military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the secretary determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.[Statutory Authorit…