Washington Administrative Code

(1) A medical assistant may be supervised by a health care practitioner through telemedicine supervision during a telemedicine visit. Tasks assigned to the medical assistant by a health care practitioner providing telemedicine supervision must fall within the medical assistant's …

An applicant for a medical assistant-certified credential must meet the following requirements:(1) Successful completion of one of the following medical assistant training programs:(a) Postsecondary school or college program accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Educatio…

(1) Application requirements - Applicants for a medical assistant-certified credential shall submit the following:(a) Completed application on forms provided by the department;(b) Proof of completion of high school education or its equivalent;(c) Proof of successful completion of…

A medical assistant-certified may perform functions authorized in RCW 18.360.050(1) under the delegation and supervision of a health care practitioner as described in WAC 246-827-0110. The delegation and direction must be for functions within the scope of the medical assistant-ce…

A medical assistant-certified shall be deemed competent by the delegating health care practitioner prior to administering any medication authorized in this section. Medications must be administered under a valid order from the delegating health care practitioner and shall be with…

An applicant registering for a medical assistant-registered credential shall submit the following:(1) A completed application on forms provided by the department;(2)(a) Proof of completion of high school education or its equivalent; or(b) Proof of enrollment in a health career tr…

(1) A medical assistant-registered shall have a current attestation that is filed with the department and signed by a health care practitioner endorsing him or her to perform specific tasks authorized in RCW 18.360.050(4).(2) The medical assistant-registered shall only perform th…

The medical assistant-registered credential terminates when the medical assistant-registered separates employment with the endorsing health care practitioner, clinic or group practice. The medical assistant-registered shall notify the department within thirty days of separation o…

In order to collect a blood specimen, a medical assistant-registered may perform a finger or heel stick.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.360 RCW, RCW 43.70.280, and 2012 c 153. WSR 13-12-045, § 246-827-0330, filed 5/31/13, effective 7/1/13.]

A medical assistant-registered shall be deemed competent by the delegating health care practitioner prior to administering any medication authorized in this section. Medications must be administered under a valid order from the delegating health care practitioner and shall be wit…

An applicant applying for a medical assistant-phlebotomist credential must meet the following requirements:(1) Successful completion of a phlebotomy program through a postsecondary school or college accredited by a regional or national accrediting organization recognized by the U…

Application requirements - Applicants for a medical assistant-phlebotomist credential shall submit the following:(1) A completed application on forms provided by the department;(2) Proof of completion of high school education or its equivalent;(3) Proof of successful completion o…

(1) The delegating health care practitioner does not need to be present when a medical assistant-phlebotomist is performing capillary or venous procedures to withdraw blood, but must be immediately available for consultation by phone or in person within a reasonable period of tim…

(1) Any medical assistant-certified or medical assistant-phlebotomist certified under this chapter who performs a forensic blood draw must do so in accordance with the rules governing delegation and supervision in WAC 246-827-0110 and 246-827-0420, as well as the standards of pra…

(1) Applicants for a medical assistant-hemodialysis technician credential must complete the following requirements:(a) Proof of a high school diploma or equivalent;(b) Basic math skills including the use of fractions and decimal points;(c) Either:(i) Complete a hemodialysis train…

Applicants for a medical assistant-hemodialysis technician credential shall submit the following:(1) A completed application on forms provided by the department;(2) Proof of high school education or equivalent;(3) Proof of successful completion of an approved training program or …

(1) A medical assistant-hemodialysis technician trained by a federally approved end-stage renal disease facility may perform the following dialysis tasks:(a) Venipuncture for blood withdrawal;(b) Administration of oxygen as necessary by cannula or mask;(c) Venipuncture for placem…

An applicant for a medical assistant-EMT credential shall meet the following requirements:(1) Submit a completed application on forms provided by the department;(2) Submit proof of completion of high school education or its equivalent;(3) Show proof of a credential in good standi…

(1) Any person with an emergency medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician, or paramedic certification in good standing is eligible for a medical assistant-EMT certification with no additional training or examination requirements.(2) A medical assistant-EMT may pe…

A medical assistant-EMT shall be deemed competent by the delegating health care practitioner prior to administering any medication authorized in this section. Medications must be administered under a valid order from the delegating health care practitioner and shall be within the…

A medical assistant credential must be renewed every two years on the medical assistant's birthday as provided in WAC 246-12-030.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.360 RCW, RCW 43.70.280, and 2012 c 153. WSR 13-12-045, § 246-827-0600, filed 5/31/13, effective 7/1/13.]

(1) A person holding an expired medical assistant credential may not practice until the credential is returned to active status.(2) If the medical assistant credential has expired for less than three years, they shall meet the requirements of WAC 246-12-020 through 246-12-051.(3)…

A medical assistant-certified, a medical assistant-hemodialysis technician, or a medical assistant-phlebotomist may obtain an inactive credential as described in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 4.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.360 RCW, RCW 43.70.280, and 2012 c 153. WSR 13-12-045, § 2…

A medical assistant-certified, a medical assistant-hemodialysis technician, or a medical assistant-phlebotomist may obtain an initial retired volunteer medical worker credential as described in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 12. To change a retired volunteer medical assistant credentia…

(1) Credentials must be renewed every two years on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC.(2) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for medical assistant-certified, medical assistant-hemodialysis technician, medical assistant-phlebotomist, and me…

This chapter establishes training, credentialing, and renewal requirements for the forensic phlebotomist certification, and regulates the practice of forensic phlebotomy by a person who holds a forensic phlebotomist certification. A forensic blood draw performed by a person crede…

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Correctional facility" as defined in RCW 70.48.020, means a facility operated by a governing unit primarily designed, staffed, and used for the housing of adult person…

(1) The forensic phlebotomist must have knowledge and understanding of the laws and rules regulating the forensic phlebotomist, including chapter 18.130 RCW, Regulation of health professions—Uniform Disciplinary Act.(2) The forensic phlebotomist must function within his or her sc…

An applicant for a forensic phlebotomist certification must successfully complete a forensic phlebotomist training program.(1) Forensic phlebotomist training programs must align with the standards described in RCW 18.360.030.(2) For the purposes of this section, "clinical setting…

An applicant for a forensic phlebotomist credential must submit the following to the department:(1) Completed application on forms provided by the department;(2) Proof of successful completion of the required education or approved training program described under WAC 246-827A-003…

(1) The forensic phlebotomist credential is no longer valid when:(a) The forensic phlebotomist's peace officer, limited authority, specially commissioned, or federal peace officer certification is revoked or expires; or(b) An employee of a detention or correctional facility is no…

(1) A person holding an expired forensic phlebotomist credential may not practice until the credential is returned to active status.(2) If the forensic phlebotomist credential has expired for less than three years, he or she must meet the requirements of chapter 246-12 WAC, Part …

As required in RCW 46.61.506:(1) The performance of the venipuncture must not interfere with the provision of essential medical care; the blood sample must be collected using sterile equipment; and the skin area of puncture must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected;(2) The perso…

Mandatory reporting laws under chapter 246-16 WAC apply to a person who holds a forensic phlebotomist credential.[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.360 RCW, RCW 18.360.070, 43.70.040 and chapter 18.360 RCW as amended by 2017 c 336 §§ 14-17. WSR 18-14-016, § 246-827A-0080, filed 6/2…

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…

(1) Credentials must be renewed every two years on the credential holder's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2.(2) The following nonrefundable fees will be charged for a forensic phlebotomist certification:Title of FeeFeeInitial credential$145.00Renewal$145.00Late …

(1) A hearing aid specialist credential applicant is required to take the written International Licensing Exam developed by the International Hearing Society or other entity approved by the board. An applicant must obtain a passing score as recommended by the examination administ…

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.(1) "Board-approved institution of higher education" means:(a) An institution offering a program in audiology or speech-language pathology leading to a master's degree or …

(1) An applicant that is currently licensed, and has been licensed for at least the immediately preceding two years in a state or jurisdiction with substantially equivalent standards to Washington, and meets all requirements in RCW 18.130.077 (1) and (3), qualifies for licensure …

(1) The department will issue an interim permit to any audiologist or speech-language pathologist applicant who has shown to the satisfaction of the department that the applicant:(a) Has completed the academic course work and clinical practicum as required in RCW 18.35.040.(b) Is…

(1)(a) The interim permit period must consist of at least thirty-six weeks of full-time postgraduate professional work experience or its part-time equivalent.(b) Full-time post graduate professional experience means at least thirty hours per week over thirty-six weeks. Postgradua…

(1) The supervisor may delegate portions of the supervisory activities to another licensed supervisor of the same discipline working for the same employer or contracting entity. Before delegating supervision responsibility to another licensed supervisor of the same discipline wor…

(1) A student enrolled in a board approved program may perform hearing aid specialist, audiologist, speech-language pathologist, or speech-language pathology assistant duties in the course of their educational training, while under supervision according to this section. For speec…

Minimum equipment in the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments must include:(1) Access to a selection of hearing instrument models, and hearing instrument supplies and services sufficiently complete to accommodate the various patient or client needs.(2) Facilities for the…

(1) All electronic equipment utilized by licensees for the determination of audiometric thresholds for pure tones and for speech must conform to all current standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Licensees must confirm that all such audiometric equipment h…

Licensed audiologists are independent practitioners who provide a comprehensive array of services related to the identification, assessment, habilitation and rehabilitation, and prevention of auditory and vestibular impairments.Audiologists serve in a number of roles including bu…

Federal Food and Drug Administration rules preempt Washington state laws and rules for over-the-counter hearing aids; over-the-counter hearing aids are not regulated under chapter 18.35 RCW or 246-828 WAC. Minimum procedures in the fitting and dispensing of prescription hearing i…

Licensed speech-language pathologists are independent practitioners who provide a comprehensive array of services related to the identification, assessment, habilitation and rehabilitation, of communication disorders and dysphagia. Speech-language pathologists serve in a number o…

(1) "Supervising speech-language pathologist" means a licensed speech-language pathologist or speech-language pathologist certified as an educational staff associate by the superintendent of public instruction.(2) A speech-language pathology assistant may only perform procedures …

(1) A licensee may not represent, directly or indirectly, that any industry product or part thereof is new, unused, or rebuilt, if it is not.(2) In the marketing of a hearing instrument which has been used, or which contains used parts, a licensee must fully and nondeceptively di…