Washington Administrative Code

Reciprocity or waiver of examination requirements may be granted for certain examinations administered by the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine in accordance with the reciprocal agreement with that state that was in effect at the time the individual took the examinations. The…

(1) For the purposes of this chapter, "college" means a college, university, educational institution, or educational program.(2) The minimum educational requirement for licensure to practice naturopathic medicine in Washington is graduation from a naturopathic college approved by…

Provisional approval is approval given to an unapproved program while the program is undergoing the process of gaining full program approval. The board may grant provisional approval to a naturopathic college which has been in continuous operation for at least one year. Provision…

(1) Full approval of a college of naturopathic medicine is the approval given by the board to a program that meets the requirements of RCW 18.36A.100 and this chapter.(a) Colleges of naturopathic medicine that hold accreditation by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (C…

(1) An "unapproved college of naturopathic medicine" is a program that has been removed from the board's list of approved colleges of naturopathic medicine for failure to meet the requirements of RCW 18.36A.100 and/or this chapter, or a program that has never been approved by the…

A college of naturopathic medicine removed from the board's approved list may appeal that decision in writing within thirty calendar days of the decision. If the board denies the appeal, the college shall have the right to appeal the board's denial in accordance with the provisio…

The following standards shall be used by the board in considering a naturopathic college's application for approval:(1) Objectives. The objectives of the college shall be clearly stated and address the preparation for the naturopathic physician to provide patient care. The implem…

(1) The board may send a representative or an examining or evaluation committee to inspect any college requesting approval or reapproval as a college of naturopathic medicine.(2) Such inspections may be at any reasonable time during the normal operating hours of the college. The …

(1) Naturopathic medical practice includes the prescription, administration, dispensing, and use of:(a) Nutrition and food science, physical modalities, minor office procedures, homeopathy, hygiene, and immunizations/vaccinations;(b) Contraceptive devices;(c) Nonlegend medicines …

(1) Upon approval by the board, naturopathic physicians may obtain a current Federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration. The board may approve naturopathic physicians who have:(a) Provided documentation of a current Federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration f…

(1) Prior to utilizing botulinum toxin (commonly known as, among other names, Botox, Vistabel, Dysport, or Neurobloc) for nonsurgical cosmetic procedures, a naturopathic physician shall establish a physician/patient relationship which includes, but is not limited to:(a) Taking a …

Naturopathic physicians may administer substances consistent with the practice of naturopathic medicine as indicated in WAC 246-836-210 through the means of intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections.(1) Naturopathic physicians may use intravenous therap…

(1) A naturopathic physician must establish an affiliation relationship with a colon hydrotherapist to allow the colon hydrotherapist to perform colon hydrotherapy on a patient of the naturopathic physician. Such affiliation relationships must be registered with the board on form…

(1) A supervising naturopathic physician providing a colon hydrotherapy training program must establish a training affiliation relationship with a colon hydrotherapist trainee. Such training affiliation relationships must:(a) Be registered with the board on forms provided by the …

Any person including, but not limited to, a naturopathic physician, health care facility, or governmental agency shall always report in compliance with the uniform mandatory reporting rules found in WAC 246-16-200 through 246-16-270.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.36A.160 and 18.130…

(1) "Health care information" means any information, whether oral or recorded in any form or medium that identifies or can readily be associated with the identity of, and relates to the health care of, a patient or client.(2) "Key party" means immediate family members and others …

(1) A naturopathic physician shall not engage, or attempt to engage, in sexual misconduct with a current patient, client, or key party, inside or outside the health care setting. Sexual misconduct shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action. Sexual misconduct includes, but i…

Fingerprint-based national background checks may cause a delay in licensing. Individuals who satisfy all other licensing requirements and qualifications may receive a temporary practice permit while the national background check is completed.(1) A temporary practice permit may be…

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 naturopathic physicians. The board adopts the proce…

(1) Licenses 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:Title of FeeAmountOriginal application Initial state license270.00 UW online access fee (HEAL-WA)16.00License renewal Rene…

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Affiliation relationship" means documentation of affiliation between a colon hydrotherapist and a naturopathic physician as set forth in WAC 246-836-300.(2) "Board" me…

An applicant for a colon hydrotherapy credential must successfully complete a colon hydrotherapy training program approved by the board.(1) The colon hydrotherapy training program must be administered by a licensed supervising naturopathic physician under a training affiliation r…

(1) Applicants for a colon hydrotherapist credential shall successfully pass the state board examination administered by the NBCHT, unless they are currently certified under subsection (3) of this section. Applicants taking the state examination must meet the education and traini…

An applicant for a colon hydrotherapist credential shall submit the following to the board:(1) Completed application on forms provided by the department;(2) Proof of successful completion of education, training, and examination required in WAC 246-836A-020;(3) Proof of an affilia…

(1) A colon hydrotherapist may perform colon hydrotherapy only under an affiliation relationship with a naturopathic physician as required in WAC 246-836-300. Such affiliation relationships must be registered with the board before a colon hydrotherapist may perform colon hydrothe…

A colon hydrotherapist is authorized to perform colon hydrotherapy services. Such services shall only include the administration of substances ordered or prescribed by the referring naturopathic physician for the specific patient receiving the colon hydrotherapy procedure. A colo…

(1) A colon hydrotherapist shall:(a) Allow a patient privacy to dress or undress except as may be necessary in emergencies or custodial situations; and(b) Always provide the patient a gown or draping except as may be necessary in emergencies.(2) A colon hydrotherapist shall use s…

(1) Documentation. A colon hydrotherapist providing colon hydrotherapy services to a patient must document services provided. Documentation should be in sufficient detail to support and enable anticipated continuity of care. The documentation must include:(a) Patient name and con…

Mandatory reporting requirements under chapter 246-16 WAC apply to a person who holds a colon hydrotherapist credential.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.36A.160, 18.36A.095, and 2021 c 179. WSR 22-11-017, § 246-836A-100, filed 5/9/22, effective 7/1/22.]

The sexual misconduct rules under WAC 246-836-500 and 246-836-510 apply to a person who holds a colon hydrotherapist credential.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.36A.160, 18.36A.095, and 2021 c 179. WSR 22-11-017, § 246-836A-110, filed 5/9/22, effective 7/1/22.]

(1) Licenses 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:Title of FeeFeeApplication-Original license$215.00License renewal Renewal215.00 Late renewal penalty110.00 Expired license…

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly states otherwise.(1) "AMTA" means American Music Therapy Association.(2) "CBMT" means the Certification Board for Music Therapists.(3) "Department" means the Washington state department of he…

(1) The department recognizes and approves courses of instruction in music therapy by schools that have obtained accreditation of the program in music therapy from the AMTA.(2) The department may approve other academic and clinical training programs for music therapy that are app…

(1) The department recognizes and approves the examination offered by the CBMT.(2) The department may approve other examinations for music therapy that are approved by an organization that meet the following criteria:(a) Is an organization based in the United States whose busines…

(1) An applicant for a music therapist license shall meet the requirements in WAC 246-12-020.(2) Applicants must submit the following supporting documentation:(a) An official transcript provided as evidence of successful completion of education and training requirements in WAC 24…

Every two years upon renewal, a music therapist must attest to completing the continuing education (CE) requirements in subsection (1) or (2) of this section.(1) The department will accept the following as proof of meeting continuing education:(a) A current MT-BC certification is…

(1) A person holding an expired music therapist license may not practice until the license is returned to active status.(2) If the music therapist license has expired for less than five years, they shall meet the requirements of WAC 246-12-040.(3) If the music therapist license h…

A music therapist may obtain an inactive credential as described in WAC 246-12-090 through 246-12-110.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.122.050, 18.130.077, 18.233.060, 18.233.070, 43.70.250, 43.70.613, 2023 c 175, 2021 c 276, 2023 c 425, and chapter 18.130 RCW. WSR 24-17-081, § 246-8…

All individuals credentialed under this chapter must comply with the mandatory reporting rules in chapter 246-16 WAC.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.122.050, 18.130.077, 18.233.060, 18.233.070, 43.70.250, 43.70.613, 2023 c 175, 2021 c 276, 2023 c 425, and chapter 18.130 RCW. WSR 24-…

All individuals credentialed under this chapter must comply with the sexual misconduct rule in chapter 246-16 WAC.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.122.050, 18.130.077, 18.233.060, 18.233.070, 43.70.250, 43.70.613, 2023 c 175, 2021 c 276, 2023 c 425, and chapter 18.130 RCW. WSR 24-17-…

(1) Licenses 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:Title of FeeFeeApplication-Original license$300.00License renewal Renewal680.00 Late renewal penalty170.00 Expired li…

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Advanced clinical practice" means practicing at an advanced level of nursing in a clinical setting performing direct patient care.(2) "Advanced nursing practice" means…

Collecting and supplying demographic data for the nursing profession in Washington state is essential to answering the fundamental questions on supply, demand, and distribution of the nursing workforce.(1) Applicants and licensees must complete all demographic data elements and a…

The following credentials are issued to nurses in Washington state.(1) Licensed practical nurse (LPN) license.(a) An LPN license is issued upon completion of licensure requirements. Licensure requirements for LPNs are found under WAC 246-840-025, 246-840-030, 246-840-033, 246-840…

Registered nurse (RN) and licensed practical nurse (LPN) applicants' educated in a board-approved Washington state nursing education program and applying for initial licensure by examination shall:(1) Have completed a board-approved Washington state nursing education program. LPN…

Registered nurse (RN) and licensed practical nurse (LPN) applicants educated in a traditional nursing education program approved by another United States (U.S.) jurisdiction and applying for initial licensure by examination shall:(1) Have completed a nursing education program in …

Applicants who have completed part of an approved registered nursing (RN) education program and are applying for licensure as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) shall:(1) Have completed all course work required of board-approved practical nursing education programs listed in WAC 24…

Registered nurse (RN) and licensed practical nurse (LPN) applicants educated outside United States (U.S.) jurisdictions and applying for initial licensure shall:(1) Have completed a nursing education program outside U.S. jurisdictions.(a) The nursing education program must substa…

(1) The current series of the National Council of the State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Registered Nurse and Practical Nurse Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN® or NCLEX-PN®) are the official examinations for nurse licensure.(2) In order to be licensed in this state, all nurse applica…

(1) The board will issue a license to licensed practical nurse (LPN) and registered nurse (RN) applicants who pass the relevant board-approved licensure examination described in WAC 246-840-050, provided all other requirements are met.(2) The board will notify applicants who fail…