Title 18 — Title 18 BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS
113 chapters · 2,288 sections in this title.
RCW 18.240.050 Secretary's authority.
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In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to:(1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as required to implement this chapter;(2) Establish all certification and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.110 and 43.70.250;(3) Establish forms…
RCW 18.240.060 Examinations.
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(1) The date and location of examinations must be established by the secretary. Applicants who have been found by the secretary to meet the other requirements for obtaining a certificate must be scheduled for the next examination following the filing of the application. The secre…
RCW 18.240.070 Applicant certification—Fees.
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The secretary shall certify an applicant on forms provided by the secretary. Each applicant shall pay a fee determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250. The fee must accompany the application.[ 2007 c 70 s 8.]
RCW 18.240.080 Renewal of certification.
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The secretary shall establish by rule the procedural requirements and fees for renewal of certification. Failure to renew invalidates the certification and all privileges granted by the certification.[ 2007 c 70 s 9.]
RCW 18.240.090 Application of uniform disciplinary act.
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The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs the uncertified practice, the issuance and denial of certification, and the discipline of persons certified under this chapter. The secretary is the disciplining authority under this chapter.[ 2007 c 70 s 10.]
RCW 18.250.005 Purpose.
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It is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the licensure of persons offering athletic training services to the public and to ensure standards of competence and professional conduct on the part of athletic trainers.[ 2007 c 253 s 1.]
RCW 18.250.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Athlete" means a person who participates in exercise, recreation, activities, sport, or games requiring physical strength, range-of-motion, flexibility, body awareness…
RCW 18.250.020 Secretary's authority—Application of uniform disciplinary act.
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(1) In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary may:(a) Adopt rules, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, necessary to implement this chapter;(b) Establish all license, examination, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250;(c) Establish forms and p…
RCW 18.250.030 Athletic training advisory committee.
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(1) The athletic training advisory committee is formed to further the purposes of this chapter.(2) The committee consists of five members. Four members of the committee must be athletic trainers licensed under this chapter and residing in this state, must have not less than five …
RCW 18.250.040 License required.
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(1) It is unlawful for any person to practice or offer to practice as an athletic trainer, or to represent themselves or other persons to be legally able to provide services as an athletic trainer, unless the person is licensed under the provisions of this chapter.(2) No person m…
RCW 18.250.050 Limitations of chapter.
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Nothing in this chapter may prohibit, restrict, or require licensure of:(1) Any person licensed, certified, or registered in this state and performing services within the authorized scope of practice;(2) The practice by an individual employed by the government of the United State…
RCW 18.250.060 Applicant requirements.
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An applicant for an athletic trainer license must:(1) Have received a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited four-year college or university that meets the academic standards of athletic training, accepted by the secretary, as advised by the committee;(2) Have successfu…
RCW 18.250.070 Treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning—Referral to licensed health care provider.
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(1) Except as necessary to provide emergency care of athletic injuries, an athletic trainer shall not provide treatment, rehabilitation, or reconditioning services to any person except as specified in guidelines established with a licensed health care provider who is licensed to …
RCW 18.250.080 Application procedures, requirements, and fees.
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Each applicant and license holder must comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280. The secretary shall furnish a license to any person who applies and who has qualified under the provisions of this chapter.[ 2007…
RCW 18.250.090 Practice setting not restricted.
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Nothing in this chapter restricts the ability of athletic trainers to work in the practice setting of his or her choice.[ 2007 c 253 s 10.]
RCW 18.250.100 Health carrier contract with athletic trainer not required.
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Nothing in this chapter may be construed to require that a health carrier defined in RCW 48.43.005 contract with a person licensed as an athletic trainer under this chapter.[ 2007 c 253 s 11.]
RCW 18.250.110 Medications.
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(1) An athletic trainer licensed under this chapter:(a) May purchase, store, and administer over-the-counter medications, as prescribed by an authorized health care practitioner for the practice of athletic training;(b) Who has completed accredited training programs on pharmacolo…
RCW 18.250.901 Effective date—2007 c 253.
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This act takes effect July 1, 2008.[ 2007 c 253 s 16.]
RCW 18.250.902 Implementation—2007 c 253.
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The secretary of health may take the necessary steps to ensure that this act is implemented on its effective date.[ 2007 c 253 s 17.]
RCW 18.260.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Close supervision" means that a supervising dentist or supervising dental therapist whose patient is being treated has personally diagnosed the condition to be treated…
RCW 18.260.020 Registration or license required.
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(1) No person may practice or represent himself or herself as a registered dental assistant by use of any title or description without being registered by the commission as having met the standards established for registration under this chapter unless he or she is exempt under R…
RCW 18.260.030 Dental assistants—Registration.
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The commission shall issue a registration to practice as a dental assistant to any applicant who pays any applicable fees, as established by the secretary in accordance with RCW 43.70.110 and 43.70.250, and submits, on forms provided by the secretary, the applicant's name, addres…
RCW 18.260.040 Dental assistants—Scope of practice.
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(1)(a) The commission shall adopt rules relating to the scope of dental assisting services related to patient care and laboratory duties that may be performed by dental assistants.(b) In addition to the services and duties authorized by the rules adopted under (a) of this subsect…
RCW 18.260.050 Expanded function dental auxiliary—License.
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(1) The commission shall issue a license to practice as an expanded function dental auxiliary to any applicant who:(a) Pays any applicable fees as established by the secretary in accordance with RCW 43.70.110 and 43.70.250;(b) Submits, on forms provided by the secretary, the appl…
RCW 18.260.060 Expanded function dental auxiliary—License—Reciprocity.
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An applicant holding a license in another state may be licensed as an expanded function dental auxiliary in this state without examination if the commission determines that the other state's licensing standards are substantially equivalent to the standards in this state.[ 2007 c …
RCW 18.260.065 Registration or licensing requirements—Military training or experience.
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An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the commission determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.[ 2011 c 32 s 14.]
RCW 18.260.070 Expanded function dental auxiliary—Scope of practice.
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(1) The commission shall adopt rules relating to the scope of expanded function dental auxiliary services related to patient care and laboratory duties that may be performed by expanded function dental auxiliaries.(2) The scope of expanded function dental auxiliary services that …
RCW 18.260.080 Supervising dentist and supervising dental therapists—Responsibilities.
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A supervising dentist or supervising dental therapist is responsible for:(1) Maintaining the appropriate level of supervision for dental assistants and expanded function dental auxiliaries; and(2) Ensuring that the dental assistants and expanded function dental auxiliaries that t…
RCW 18.260.090 Initial or renewal credentials—Issuance and denial.
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The commission shall issue an initial credential or renewal credential to an applicant who has met the requirements for a credential or deny an initial credential or renewal credential based upon failure to meet the requirements for a credential or unprofessional conduct or impai…
RCW 18.260.100 Examinations.
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(1) The commission may approve a written examination prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing agencies for use by an applicant in meeting the licensing requirements under RCW 18.260.050. The requirement that the examination be written does …
RCW 18.260.110 Limitation of chapter.
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Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or restrict:(1) The practice of a dental assistant in the discharge of official duties by dental assistants in the United States federal services on federal reservations, including but not limited to the armed services, coast g…
RCW 18.260.120 Rules.
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The commission may adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as required to implement this chapter.[ 2007 c 269 s 12.]
RCW 18.260.130 Application of uniform disciplinary act.
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Chapter 18.130 RCW governs unregistered or unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of credentials, and the discipline of those credentialed under this chapter. The commission is the disciplining authority under this chapter.[ 2007 c 269 s 13.]
RCW 18.260.140 Department review.
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By November 15, 2012, the department, in consultation with the commission and the dental hygiene examining committee, shall conduct a review of the effectiveness of the creation of the dental assistant and expanded function dental auxiliary professions as related to:(1) Increasin…
RCW 18.260.900 Application—2007 c 269.
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(1) The provisions of this act apply to registered dental assistants effective July 1, 2008.(2) The provisions of this act apply to expanded function dental auxiliaries effective December 1, 2008.[ 2007 c 269 s 21.]
RCW 18.260.901 Implementation—2007 c 269.
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The secretary of health and the Washington state dental quality assurance commission may take the necessary steps to ensure that this act is implemented on its effective date.[ 2007 c 269 s 22.]
RCW 18.265.005 Finding—Intent.
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The legislature finds that good oral health is an integral piece of overall health and well-being. Without treatment, dental disease compromises overall health and requires increasingly costly interventions. However, most dental disease can be prevented at little cost through rou…
RCW 18.265.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Close supervision of a dentist" means that a supervising dentist:(a) Has personally examined and diagnosed the patient and has personally authorized the procedures to …
RCW 18.265.020 License required—Liability insurance.
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No person may practice dental therapy or represent himself or herself as a dental therapist without being licensed by the department under this chapter. Every person licensed to practice dental therapy in this state shall renew their license and comply with administrative procedu…
RCW 18.265.030 Licensing requirements.
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(1) The department shall issue a license to practice as a dental therapist to any applicant who:(a) Pays any applicable fees established by the secretary under RCW 43.70.110 and 43.70.250;(b) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, successfully completes a dental th…
RCW 18.265.040 Licensure without examination—Licensed in another state.
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An applicant holding a valid license and currently engaged in practice in another state may be granted a license without examination required by this chapter, on the payment of any required fees, if the secretary determines that the other state's licensing standards are substanti…
RCW 18.265.050 Scope of practice.
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(1) Subject to the limitations in this section, a licensed dental therapist may provide the following services and procedures under the supervision of a licensed dentist as provided under RCW 18.265.060 and to the extent the supervising dentist authorizes the service or procedure…
RCW 18.265.060 Supervising dentist—Practice plan contract—Requirements.
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(1) A dental therapist may only practice dental therapy under the supervision of a dentist and pursuant to a written practice plan contract with the supervising dentist. A dental therapist may not practice independently. In circumstances authorized by the supervising dentist in t…
RCW 18.265.070 Exclusions from chapter.
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Nothing in this chapter prohibits or affects:(1) The practice of dental therapy by an individual otherwise licensed under this title and performing services within his or her scope of practice;(2) The practice of dental therapy in the discharge of official duties on behalf of the…
RCW 18.265.080 Practice limited to federally qualified health centers and look-alikes.
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(1) A dental therapist may practice only in federally qualified health centers, tribal federally qualified health centers, and federally qualified health center look-alikes.(2) A dentist providing dental services at a federally qualified health center is not required to enter a p…
RCW 18.265.090 Limited license.
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(1) The department shall issue a limited license to any applicant who, as determined by the secretary:(a) Holds a valid license, certification, or recertification in another state, Canadian province, or has been certified or licensed by a federal or tribal governing board in the …
RCW 18.265.100 Application of uniform disciplinary act.
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The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs the issuance and denial of licenses, unlicensed practice, and the discipline of persons licensed under this chapter. The dental quality assurance commission is the disciplining authority under this chapter.[ 2023 c 460 s 1…
RCW 18.265.800 Rule making—Department of health—2023 c 460.
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The department of health shall adopt any rules necessary to implement chapter 460, Laws of 2023.[ 2023 c 460 s 24.]
RCW 18.270.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Certificate" means a certificate of competency granted by the director under the terms of this chapter, and is valid within the state and all political subdivisions, a…
RCW 18.270.020 Certificate required—Trainee supervision—Penalties.
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(1) No person may engage in the trade of fire protection sprinkler fitting without having a valid journey-level sprinkler fitter certificate, residential sprinkler fitter certificate, training certificate, or temporary certificate, with the exception of a certified plumber instal…