Washington Administrative Code

An applicant shall have completed all educational requirements necessary for the applicant's primary certification as a licensed psychologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed social worker, licensed mental health counselor, psychiatrist as defined in RCW 71.05.02…

(1) An applicant for certification must complete at least two thousand hours of treatment and evaluation experience, as required in WAC 246-930-350. These two thousand hours shall include at least two hundred fifty hours of evaluation experience and two hundred fifty hours of tre…

(1) An applicant for certification must:(a) Be credentialed as provided in WAC 246-930-020. The credential must be in good standing without pending disciplinary action;(b) Successfully complete an examination;(c) Be able to practice with reasonable skill and safety; and(d) Have n…

(1) A qualified supervisor must be:(a) Credentialed as a sex offender treatment provider under this chapter. The credential must be in good standing without pending disciplinary action; or(b) A person who meets the requirements for certification as a sex offender treatment provid…

(1) All applicants for certification as providers shall submit documentation of attendance at fifty hours of formal conferences, symposia, or seminars directly related to the treatment and evaluation of sex offenders. No more than ten hours of training may be related to victims o…

Supervision of affiliates by a qualified supervisor is considerably different than consultation with other professionals. Consultation is solely advisory; consultants do not assume responsibility for those individuals with whom they consult. Supervision of affiliates requires tha…

(1) In order to be certified to practice under this chapter as a provider or affiliate provider in the state of Washington all applicants shall pass an examination approved by the secretary.(2) In order to qualify to sit for the examination, an applicant shall hold a current qual…

(1) Any candidate who takes and does not pass the sex offender treatment provider examination may request an informal review of the results of the examination.(a) The examination results shall not be modified unless the candidate presents clear and convincing evidence of error in…

(1) Sex offender treatment providers are also credentialed health professionals, and are subject to the standards of practice of their primary field of practice. However, standards of practice vary from profession to profession, and sex offender evaluation and treatment represent…

(1) General considerations. Sex offender treatment providers shall:(a) Not discriminate against clients with regard to race, religion, gender or disability; and(b) Treat clients with dignity and respect, regardless of the nature of their crimes or offenses.(2) Competence in pract…

(1) General considerations in evaluating clients. Providers and affiliates shall:(a) Be knowledgeable of current assessment procedures used;(b) Be aware of the strengths and limitations of self-report and make reasonable efforts to verify information provided by the client;(c) Be…

Effective sexual deviancy treatment involves a broad set of planned therapeutic experiences and interventions designed to ultimately reduce the client's risk of engaging in criminal sexual behavior. Treatment must be consistent with current professional literature and emphasize c…

(1) The treatment methods used by the provider or affiliate shall:(a) Address the client's deviant sexual urges and recurrent deviant sexual fantasies;(b) Educate the client and the individuals who are part of the client's support system about the potential for reoffense, and ris…

(1) The treatment plan and the interventions used by the provider or affiliate to achieve the goals of the plan shall:(a) Address the sexual deviancy treatment needs identified;(b) Include provisions for the protection of victims and potential victims;(c) Give priority to those t…

(1) The provider or affiliate shall recognize that supervision during contact with children is critical for those clients who have had crimes against children, or have the potential to abuse children. When authorizing clients to have contact with victims or children, the provider…

In fulfilling requirements for the end of court ordered treatment hearing, if applicable, the provider or affiliate shall:(1) Assess and document how the treatment plan goals have been met, what changes in the client's reoffense potential have been accomplished, and what risk fac…

(1) Professional relationships with corrections/probation officers and other supervising agencies.(a) The provider shall establish a cooperative relationship with the supervising officer and/or responsible agency for purposes of the effective supervision and monitoring of an offe…

(1) Evaluation experience credit. The following can be counted for evaluation experience credit:(a) Preparation of a written SSOSA, SSODA, self-referral or forensic evaluation;(b) Primary or secondary responsibility for interviewing the client;(c) Preparation of the written evalu…

Certified sex offender treatment providers must complete 40 hours of continuing education every two years as required in chapter 246-12 WAC.(1) Purpose and scope. The aim of continuing education for sex offender treatment providers is to ensure that professionals practicing in th…

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, § 246-930-420, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.155.040. WSR 94-13-179, § 246-930-420, filed …

(1) If the certification has expired for three years or less, the provider must meet the requirements of chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2.(2) If the certification has expired for over three years or has been revoked or suspended, the practitioner must:(a) Successfully pass the examinat…

(1) The definitions and prohibitions on sexual misconduct described in chapter 246-16 WAC apply to affiliate sex offender treatment providers and certified sex offender treatment providers except WAC 246-16-100 (3) and (4).(2) An affiliate sex offender treatment provider or certi…

(1) Certificates 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 for:Title of FeeFeeSex offender treatment provider: Application and examination$450.00Reexamination250.00Initial certi…

The definitions in this section apply throughout the chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Advertise" means to announce publicly by any form of media in order to aid directly or indirectly in the sale of a commodity or service.(2) "Animal" means any species n…

The principal objectives of the veterinary profession are to render veterinary services to society, to assist in conserving livestock resources, and to assist in relieving suffering of animals. The veterinarian shall always endeavor to act in such a manner to further these object…

The veterinarian shall endeavor to keep abreast of new developments in veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry, and shall endeavor to improve his or her knowledge and skill in the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery and dentistry.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.92.030. WSR 9…

The veterinarian shall not accept employment under terms and conditions that interfere with the free exercise of the veterinarian's professional judgment or infringe upon the utilization of his or her professional skills.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.92.030. WSR 91-02-060 (Order 1…

The veterinarian shall endeavor to provide at least minimal treatment to alleviate the suffering of an animal presented in the absence of the owner or the owner's agent.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.92.030. WSR 91-24-098 (Order 221B), § 246-933-050, filed 12/4/91, effective 1/4/92…

The veterinarian shall always be free to accept or reject a particular patient, but once care is undertaken, the veterinarian shall not neglect the patient, as long as the person presenting the patient requests and authorizes the veterinarian's services for the particular problem…

(1) Emergency services shall mean the delivery of veterinary care by a licensed veterinarian during the hours when the majority of regional, daytime veterinary practices have no regularly scheduled office hours (are closed).(2) Emergency service shall be provided at all times. Th…

A veterinarian's practice shall be conducted on the highest plane of honesty, integrity and fair dealing with clients in time and services rendered, and in the amount charged for services, facilities, appliances and drugs. It is unprofessional and unethical for a veterinarian to …

It is unethical to sign or otherwise validate any health certificate without actually, physically inspecting the animal. A health certificate shall be dated as of the time of examination.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.92.030. WSR 91-24-098 (Order 221B), § 246-933-090, filed 12/4/91…

It is unethical for a veterinarian when employed to inspect an animal for health and soundness, to accept a fee or other compensation in relation to the inspection from a person other than the veterinarian's employer.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.92.030. WSR 91-24-098 (Order 221B)…

It is unethical to violate any laws or regulations of either the state of Washington or the United States relating to prescription drugs or controlled substances.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.92.030. WSR 91-02-060 (Order 108B), recodified as § 246-933-110, filed 12/28/90, effectiv…

It is unethical for a veterinarian to own or operate a clinic, office, hospital, mobile veterinary clinic, or other animal facility contrary to the health and sanitary standards as established by the rules and regulations as adopted by the veterinary board of governors.[Statutory…

A veterinarian shall not, on behalf of himself or herself, any partner, associate or other veterinarian affiliated with his or her office or clinic, use or allow to be used any form of public communication or advertising which:(1) Is false, fraudulent, deceptive or misleading;(2)…

(1) If a veterinarian advertises a fee for a service, the veterinarian shall render that service for no more than the fee advertised.(2) Unless otherwise specified in the advertisement, if a veterinarian publishes any fee information, the veterinarian shall be bound by any repres…

A veterinarian shall not compensate or give anything of value to representatives of the press, radio, television or other communication media in anticipation of or in return for professional publicity of any individual veterinarian in a news item.[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.92.0…

The board 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: RCW 18.92.030. WSR 93-21-007, § 246-933-190, filed 10/7/93, effective 11/7/93…

A veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) is the basis for interaction between veterinarians and their clients and patients.(1) A veterinarian-client-patient relationship exists when all of the following conditions have been met:(a) The veterinarian has assumed responsibi…

A course of instruction conducted by a school, that has obtained accreditation of the course of instruction in the care and treatment of animals from the American Veterinary Medical Association, is an approved course within the meaning of section 1, chapter 44, Laws of 1974 1st e…

To qualify for licensure as a veterinarian, an applicant shall:(1) Successfully complete either the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) or the National Board Examination for Veterinary Medical Licensing (NBE); and(2) Be a graduate of a program that is accredit…

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…

The board accepts the following minimum passing score for licensure examinations.(1) The minimum passing score for the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) is the criterion-referenced passing score established by the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examine…

(1) To reactivate a veterinary license that has been expired for three years or less, the veterinarian must meet the requirements of chapter 246-12 WAC.(2) To reactivate a veterinary license that has been expired for more than three years, the practitioner must submit verificatio…

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…

(1) A person may be licensed to practice only specialized veterinary medicine in Washington state. Application for specialty licensure shall be made on forms provided by the secretary and include:(a) Official transcript or other evidence of graduation from an American Veterinary …

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, § 246-933-305, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.92.030. WSR 92-03-074 (Order 235B), § 24…

The definitions in this section apply in WAC 246-933-310 through 246-933-350 unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Antiseptic surgery" means the technique used when care is taken to avoid bacterial contamination but the precautions are not as thorough and extensive a…

(1) Construction and maintenance: All facilities shall be so constructed and maintained as to provide comfort and safety for patients and clients. All areas of the premises shall be maintained in a clean and orderly condition, free of objectionable odors. All facilities shall com…