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Washington Statutes, Title 18

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Title 18, BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS

114 chapters · 2,304 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 182,304 Ch 18.130, Regulation of health professions—Uni…66 Ch 18.64, Pharmacists.63 Ch 18.51, Nursing homes.60 Ch 18.20, Assisted living facilities.55 Ch 18.44, Escrow agent registration act.55 Ch 18.71, Physicians.55 Ch 18.79, Nursing care.53 Ch 18.85, Real estate brokers and managing bro…53 Ch 18.32, Dentistry.52 Ch 18.27, Registration of contractors.50 Ch 18.39, Embalmers—Funeral directors.43 Ch 18.35, Hearing and speech services.40 Ch 18.74, Physical therapy.39 Ch 18.16, Cosmetologists, hair designers, barb…36

20 sections·Filtered byTitle 18✕Ch 18.59✕

RCW 18.59.010 Purpose.
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In order to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare; to protect the public from being mislead by incompetent, unethical, and unauthorized persons; to assure the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assista…
RCW 18.59.020 Definitions.
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Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Board" means the board of occupational therapy practice. (2) "Department" means the department of health. (3) "Occupational therapist" means a person licensed to pra…
RCW 18.59.031 License required.
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No person may practice or represent himself or herself as an occupational therapy practitioner without first having a valid license to do so. [ 1999 c 333 s 2; 1987 c 150 s 44.] Notes: Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
RCW 18.59.040 Activities not regulated by chapter—Limited permits.
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This chapter shall not be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services, or activities of: (1) A person licensed in this state under any other law from engaging in the profession or occupation for which the person is licensed; (2) A person employed as an occupatio…

RCW 18.59.050 Licenses—Application—Requirements—Waiver.

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(1) An applicant applying for a license as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant shall file a written application on forms provided by the department showing to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant meets the requirements specified in this s…

RCW 18.59.060 Examinations.

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(1) A person applying for licensure shall demonstrate eligibility in accordance with RCW 18.59.050 and shall apply for examination upon a form and in such a manner as the department prescribes. The application shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed by RCW 18.59.110, which fee…

RCW 18.59.070 Waiver of examination and licensing requirements—Applicants licensed in other states or territories.

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(1) The board shall waive the examination and grant a license to a person engaged in the profession of an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant on June 7, 1984, if the board determines that the person meets commonly accepted standards for the profession, as …

RCW 18.59.080 License issuance—Posting required.

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The secretary shall issue a license to a person who meets the licensing requirements of this chapter upon payment of the prescribed license fee. The license shall be posted in a conspicuous location at the person's worksite. [ 1991 c 3 s 154; 1984 c 9 s 9.]

RCW 18.59.090 Renewal of licenses—Reinstatement of suspended or revoked licenses—Inactive status.

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(1) Licenses under this chapter shall be renewed at the time and in the manner determined by the secretary and with the payment of a renewal fee. The board shall establish requirements for license renewal which provide evidence of continued competency. The secretary may provide f…

RCW 18.59.100 Duty to refer medical cases.

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An occupational therapist shall, after evaluating a patient and if the case is a medical one, refer the case to a physician for appropriate medical direction if such direction is lacking. Treatment by an occupational therapist of such a medical case may take place only upon the r…

RCW 18.59.110 Applications—Licenses—Limited permits.

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Administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees shall be established as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 for applications, initial and renewal licenses, and limited permits. [ 1996 c 191 s 41; 1991 c 3 s 156; 1985 c 7 s 58; 1984 c 9 s 12.]

RCW 18.59.120 Board of occupational therapy practice established—Members—Terms—Meetings—Compensation.

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(1) There is established a board of occupational therapy practice. The board shall consist of five members appointed by the governor, who may consider the persons who are recommended for appointment by occupational therapy associations of the state. The members of the board shall…

RCW 18.59.125 Board—Compensation—Travel expenses.

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Each member of the board shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.265. Members shall be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in the actual performance of their duties, as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060. The board is designated as a class five group for purpos…

RCW 18.59.130 Board—Powers and duties—Rules.

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(1) The board shall administer, coordinate, and enforce this chapter, evaluate qualifications under this chapter, and provide for supervision of examinations of applicants for licensure under this chapter. (2) The board may adopt such rules as it deems necessary in the administra…

RCW 18.59.141 Application of uniform disciplinary act.

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The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter. [ 1987 c 150 s 43; 1986 c 259 s 100.] Notes: Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901. Severability—1986 c 25…

RCW 18.59.150 Board—Staff.

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The secretary shall provide such administrative and investigative staff as are necessary for the board to carry out its duties under this chapter. [ 1991 c 3 s 157; 1984 c 9 s 15.]

RCW 18.59.160 Purchase, storage, and administration of medications—Restrictions—Liability.

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An occupational therapist licensed under this chapter may purchase, store, and administer topical and transdermal medications such as hydrocortisone, dexamethasone, fluocinonide, topical anesthetics, lidocaine, magnesium sulfate, and other similar medications for the practice of …

RCW 18.59.170 Scope of practice—Wound care management.

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(1)(a) An occupational therapist licensed under this chapter may provide wound care management only: (i) In the course of occupational therapy treatment to return patients to functional performance in their everyday occupations under the referral and direction of a physician or o…

RCW 18.59.180 Occupational therapy licensure compact.

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT ARTICLE 1 PURPOSE The purpose of this compact is to facilitate interstate practice of occupational therapy with the goal of improving public access to occupational therapy services. The practice of occupational therapy occurs in the state wh…

RCW 18.59.900 Short title.

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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the occupational therapy practice act. [ 1984 c 9 s 1.]