114 chapters · 2,304 sections in this title.
RCW 18.200.005 Intent—Purpose—1997 c 285.
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It is the intent of the legislature that this act accomplish the following: Safeguard public health, safety, and welfare; protect the public from being mislead by unethical, ill-prepared, unscrupulous, and unauthorized persons; assure the highest degree of professional conduct on…
RCW 18.200.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Advisory committee" means the orthotics and prosthetics advisory committee. (2) "Department" means the department of health. (3) "Secretary" means the secretary of he…
RCW 18.200.020 Treatment limits.
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An orthotist or prosthetist may only provide treatment utilizing new orthoses or prostheses for which the orthotist or prosthetist is licensed to do so, and only under an order from or referral by an authorized health care practitioner. A consultation and periodic review by an au…
RCW 18.200.030 Use of title—Prohibited without license—Posting of license.
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No person may represent himself or herself as a licensed orthotist or prosthetist, use a title or description of services, or engage in the practice of orthotics or prosthetics without applying for licensure, meeting the required qualifications, and being licensed by the departme…