Title 18 — Title 18 BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS
113 chapters · 2,288 sections in this title.
RCW 18.47.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Department" means the department of health.(2) "Birth doula" means a person that is a nonmedical birth coach or support person trained to provide physical, emotional, …
RCW 18.47.020 Certification requirements.
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(1) A birth doula may voluntarily apply for certification from the department under this section.(2) The department shall issue a certification to any applicant who has met the following requirements:(a) Submitted a completed application as required by the department;(b) Satisfac…
RCW 18.47.030 Competency-based requirements—Administration—Fees.
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(1) The secretary shall:(a) In collaboration with community partners who advance equitable access to improve perinatal outcomes and care through holistic services for black and brown communities, adopt rules establishing the competency-based requirements that a birth doula must m…
RCW 18.47.040 Birth doula without certification—Permitted.
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(1) Nothing in this chapter prohibits a person from practicing as a birth doula without obtaining certification under this chapter.(2) No person may use the title "state-certified birth doula" in connection with the person's name to indicate or imply, directly or indirectly, that…
RCW 18.47.800 Rules.
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The secretary may adopt any rules necessary to implement this chapter.[ 2022 c 217 s 6.]