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Timestamp: 2019-04-19 21:13:17+00:00

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246-828-040 Examination review and appeal procedures—Hearing aid specialist.
246-828-045 Interim permit—Audiologist and speech-language pathologist.
246-828-04503 Postgraduate professional work experience—Audiologist and speech-language pathologist.
246-828-04505 Supervisor delegation for audiologist and speech-language pathologist interim permit holders.
246-828-080 Minimum standards of equipment.
246-828-090 Standards for equipment calibration.
246-828-095 Audiology minimum standards of practice.
246-828-100 Hearing instrument fitting and dispensing—Minimum standards of practice.
246-828-105 Speech-language pathology—Minimum standards of practice.
246-828-112 Speech-language pathology assistants—Minimum standards of practice.
246-828-220 Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Used or rebuilt products.
246-828-300 Expired license or certification.
246-828-305 How to obtain a temporary practice permit while the national background check is completed.
246-828-315 Temporary practice permit—Military spouse.
246-828-320 Minimum standards for fitting and dispensing locations.
246-828-330 Notice of availability and location of follow-up services.
246-828-350 Reasonable cause for rescission.
246-828-370 HIV/AIDS prevention and information education requirements.
246-828-600 Approval of programs for hearing aid specialist instruction.
246-828-610 Process for denying or rescinding approval of a program for hearing aid specialist instruction.
246-828-615 Standards for hearing aid specialist programs.
246-828-617 Requirements for speech-language pathology assistant certification.
246-828-990 Hearing aid specialist, audiologist, speech-language pathologist, and speech-language pathology assistant fees and renewal cycle.
246-828-005 Fitting and dispensing activities requiring license defined. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 98-06-079, § 246-828-005, filed 3/3/98, effective 4/3/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161(1). WSR 93-07-009 (Order 339B), § 246-828-005, filed 3/5/93, effective 4/5/93.] Repealed by WSR 98-15-089, filed 7/16/98, effective 8/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.010.
246-828-015 Temporary credentialing standards. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.080(2). WSR 97-04-042, § 246-828-015, filed 1/31/97, effective 1/31/97.] Repealed by WSR 98-15-089A, filed 7/16/98, effective 8/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.080.
246-828-030 Reexaminations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 98-06-079, § 246-828-030, filed 3/3/98, effective 4/3/98; WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-030, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; WSR 89-04-017 (Order PM 818), § 308-50-020, filed 1/23/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161(3). WSR 87-14-030 (Order PM 654), § 308-50-020, filed 6/26/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 84-19-019 (Order PL 479), § 308-50-020, filed 9/12/84; Order PL 222, § 308-50-020, filed 11/5/75; Order PL 159, § 308-50-020, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 04-02-068, filed 1/7/04, effective 2/7/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-050 Refunds on examination fee. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-050, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; Order PL 159, § 308-50-040, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-828-055 Apprenticeship program—Definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.040 and 18.35.161. WSR 97-15-128, § 246-828-055, filed 7/23/97, effective 8/23/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 94-11-108, § 246-828-055, filed 5/18/94, effective 6/18/94.] Repealed by WSR 04-02-068, filed 1/7/04, effective 2/7/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-060 Trainees—General information. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 94-11-108, § 246-828-060, filed 5/18/94, effective 6/18/94; WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-060, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; WSR 84-19-018 (Order PL 478), § 308-50-090, filed 9/12/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-090, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 97-20-102, filed 9/29/97, effective 10/30/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-061 Requirements for apprenticeship training waiver. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.040 and [18.35.]161.3[(3)]. WSR 99-19-059, § 246-828-061, filed 9/15/99, effective 10/16/99.] Repealed by WSR 04-02-068, filed 1/7/04, effective 2/7/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-065 Trainees—Supervision. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 94-11-108, § 246-828-065, filed 5/18/94, effective 6/18/94.] Repealed by WSR 97-20-102, filed 9/29/97, effective 10/30/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-070 Apprenticeship program—Minimum training requirements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.040 and 18.35.161. WSR 97-15-128, § 246-828-070, filed 7/23/97, effective 8/23/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161 (1) and (3). WSR 95-19-017, § 246-828-070, filed 9/7/95, effective 10/8/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 94-11-108, § 246-828-070, filed 5/18/94, effective 6/18/94; WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-070, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; WSR 84-08-062 (Order PL 463), § 308-50-100, filed 4/4/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-100, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 04-02-068, filed 1/7/04, effective 2/7/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-110 Bait advertising. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-110, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; Readopted by WSR 84-14-100 (Order PL 469), § 308-50-140, filed 7/3/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-140, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-120 Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Misrepresenting products, services, personnel or material facts. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161 (1) and (3). WSR 95-19-017, § 246-828-120, filed 9/7/95, effective 10/8/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-120, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; WSR 84-19-018 (Order PL 478), § 308-50-150, filed 9/12/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-150, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-130 Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Guarantees and warranties. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-130, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; Readopted by WSR 84-14-100 (Order PL 469), § 308-50-160, filed 7/3/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-160, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-140 Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Character of business, etc. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-140, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; Readopted by WSR 84-14-100 (Order PL 469), § 308-50-170, filed 7/3/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-170, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-150 Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Use of physician. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-150, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; Readopted by WSR 84-14-100 (Order PL 469), § 308-50-180, filed 7/3/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-180, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-160 Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Use of words "prescription," "diagnosis," etc. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-160, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; Readopted by WSR 84-14-100 (Order PL 469), § 308-50-190, filed 7/3/84; Order PL 261, § 308-50-190, filed 12/21/76; Order PL 190, § 308-50-190, filed 5/23/75; Order PL 159, § 308-50-190, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-170 Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Deception as to visibility, construction, etc. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-170, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; Readopted by WSR 84-14-100 (Order PL 469), § 308-50-200, filed 7/3/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-200, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-180 Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Deception as to batteries. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-180, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; Readopted by WSR 84-14-100 (Order PL 469), § 308-50-210, filed 7/3/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-210, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-190 Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Deception representing novelty of products. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-190, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; WSR 84-14-100 (Order PL 469), § 308-50-220, filed 7/3/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-220, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-200 Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Advertising of parts, accessories or components. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-200, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; Readopted by WSR 84-14-100 (Order PL 469), § 308-50-240, filed 7/3/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-240, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-210 Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Endorsements, etc. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-210, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; Readopted by WSR 84-14-100 (Order PL 469), § 308-50-250, filed 7/3/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-250, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-230 Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Association with the state of Washington. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-230, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; WSR 85-05-020 (Order PL 518), § 308-50-270, filed 2/13/85; Readopted by WSR 84-14-100 (Order PL 469), § 308-50-270, filed 7/3/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-270, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-240 Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Tests, acceptance or approval. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-240, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; Readopted by WSR 84-14-100 (Order PL 469), § 308-50-280, filed 7/3/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-280, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-250 Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Use, imitation or simulation of trademarks, etc. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-250, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; Readopted by WSR 84-14-100 (Order PL 469), § 308-50-290, filed 7/3/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-290, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-260 Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Defamation of competitors or false disparagement of their products. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-032 (Order 166B), § 246-828-260, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-260, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; Readopted by WSR 84-14-100 (Order PL 469), § 308-50-295, filed 7/3/84; Order PL 190, § 308-50-295, filed 5/23/75.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-280 Documentation of referrals. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 98-06-079, § 246-828-280, filed 3/3/98, effective 4/3/98; WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-280, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; WSR 85-10-024 (Order PL 526), § 308-50-320, filed 4/24/85; Order PL 159, § 308-50-320, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-20-063, filed 10/1/99, effective 11/1/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-310 Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Misrepresenting products, services, personnel or other material facts during telephone solicitations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-310, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; WSR 85-05-020 (Order PL 518), § 308-50-380, filed 2/13/85.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-340 Surety bonding—Security in lieu of bonding. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 98-06-079, § 246-828-340, filed 3/3/98, effective 4/3/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161(1). WSR 93-07-010 (Order 340B), § 246-828-340, filed 3/5/93, effective 4/5/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-340, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; WSR 85-10-024 (Order PL 526), § 308-50-410, filed 4/24/85.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-019, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-360 Procedure for declaratory ruling. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161 (1) and (3). WSR 95-19-017, § 246-828-360, filed 9/7/95, effective 10/8/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-360, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; WSR 86-09-064 (Order PL 586), § 308-50-430, filed 4/17/86.] Repealed by WSR 15-14-092, filed 6/29/15, effective 7/1/15. Statutory Authority: 2014 c 189, RCW 18.35.161, 18.130.062, and 18.130.020.
246-828-400 Temporary practice permits—Scope and purpose. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161 (1) and (3). WSR 95-19-017, § 246-828-400, filed 9/7/95, effective 10/8/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161(3). WSR 93-07-008 (Order 341B), § 246-828-400, filed 3/5/93, effective 4/5/93.] Repealed by WSR 97-20-104, filed 9/29/97, effective 10/30/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-410 Definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161 (1) and (3). WSR 95-19-017, § 246-828-410, filed 9/7/95, effective 10/8/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161(3). WSR 93-07-008 (Order 341B), § 246-828-410, filed 3/5/93, effective 4/5/93.] Repealed by WSR 97-20-104, filed 9/29/97, effective 10/30/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-420 Issuance of temporary practice permits. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161(3). WSR 93-07-008 (Order 341B), § 246-828-420, filed 3/5/93, effective 4/5/93.] Repealed by WSR 97-20-104, filed 9/29/97, effective 10/30/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-430 Duration of temporary practice permits. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161(3). WSR 93-07-008 (Order 341B), § 246-828-430, filed 3/5/93, effective 4/5/93.] Repealed by WSR 97-20-104, filed 9/29/97, effective 10/30/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-500 Citation and purpose. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 04-02-068, § 246-828-500, filed 1/7/04, effective 2/7/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161(3). WSR 93-07-007 (Order 342B), § 246-828-500, filed 3/5/93, effective 4/5/93.] Repealed by WSR 07-07-065, filed 3/15/07, effective 4/15/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161 and 18.35.090.
246-828-520 Effective date of requirement. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161(3). WSR 93-07-007 (Order 342B), § 246-828-520, filed 3/5/93, effective 4/5/93.] Repealed by WSR 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-828-530 Exceptions for continuing education. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-828-530, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161 (1) and (3). WSR 95-19-017, § 246-828-530, filed 9/7/95, effective 10/8/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161(3). WSR 93-07-007 (Order 342B), § 246-828-530, filed 3/5/93, effective 4/5/93.] Repealed by WSR 07-07-065, filed 3/15/07, effective 4/15/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161 and 18.35.090.
246-828-540 Qualification of program for continuing education credit. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161(3). WSR 93-07-007 (Order 342B), § 246-828-540, filed 3/5/93, effective 4/5/93.] Repealed by WSR 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-828-550 Programs approved by the board of hearing and speech. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 04-02-068, § 246-828-550, filed 1/7/04, effective 2/7/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161 (1) and (3). WSR 95-19-017, § 246-828-550, filed 9/7/95, effective 10/8/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161(3). WSR 93-07-007 (Order 342B), § 246-828-550, filed 3/5/93, effective 4/5/93.] Repealed by WSR 07-07-065, filed 3/15/07, effective 4/15/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161 and 18.35.090.
246-828-560 Certification of compliance. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161 (1) and (3). WSR 95-19-017, § 246-828-560, filed 9/7/95, effective 10/8/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161(3). WSR 93-07-007 (Order 342B), § 246-828-560, filed 3/5/93, effective 4/5/93.] Repealed by WSR 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-828-605 Site review procedures for initial and continuing approval of program for two-year degree in hearing instrument fitter/dispenser instruction. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.040 and 18.35.161. WSR 06-10-025, § 246-828-605, filed 4/26/06, effective 5/27/06.] Repealed by WSR 15-14-092, filed 6/29/15, effective 7/1/15. Statutory Authority: 2014 c 189, RCW 18.35.161, 18.130.062, and 18.130.020.
(1) All hearing aid specialist credential applicants are required to take the written International Licensing Exam developed by the International Hearing Society or other entity approved by the board. Applicants must obtain a passing score as recommended by the examination administrator and as approved by the board.
(a) An institution offering a program in audiology or speech-language pathology leading to a master's degree or its equivalent, or a doctorate degree or its equivalent, that has been accredited by the council on academic accreditation in audiology and speech-language pathology, or an equivalent program.
(c) A board-approved institution must integrate instruction in multicultural health as part of its basic education preparation curriculum under RCW 43.70.615.
(5) "Postgraduate professional work experience" means a supervised full-time professional experience, or the part-time equivalent, as defined in these rules, involving direct patient or client contact, consultations, recordkeeping, and administrative duties relevant to a bona fide program of clinical work.
Examination review and appeal procedures—Hearing aid specialist.
(1) Any applicant who does not pass the examination may request an informal review by the board of the examination results. This request must be in writing and must be received by the department within thirty days of the date the examination results were transmitted to the applicant.
(a) An applicant submitting a written request for an informal review by the deadline described in subsection (1) of this section will be contacted by the department to arrange an appointment to appear in person at a time and place determined by the department to review the examination.
(b) The applicant will be provided a form to complete in defense of the applicant's examination answers at the time of the examination review.
(c) The applicant will be identified only by applicant number for the purpose of this procedure. Letters of reference or requests for special consideration will not be read or considered by the board.
(d) The applicant may bring textbooks or published material for use in completing the informal review, but such material must be retained by the department until the board has completed the informal review.
(e) The applicant will not be allowed to take any notes or materials from the review location.
(f) The information submitted to the board for its consideration in the informal review must state the specific reason or reasons why the results of the examination should be changed. The board will not modify examination results unless the applicant can prove or show conclusive evidence of error in examination content or procedure, or bias, prejudice, or discrimination in the examination process. The board will not consider a challenge to the examination unless the total revised score including the questions or sections to be reviewed could result in a passing score in the examination.
(g) The board will schedule a closed session meeting to conduct the informal review of the material submitted by the applicant.
(h) The applicant will be notified in writing of the results of the informal review.
Interim permit—Audiologist and speech-language pathologist.
(b) Is supervised by a speech-language pathologist or audiologist who is licensed and in good standing under chapter 18.35 RCW unless otherwise approved by the board.
(2) The interim permit must contain the name and title of the supervisor licensed under chapter 18.35 RCW.
(3) The interim permit expires one year from the date it is issued. The board may extend the interim permit an additional twenty-four months to accommodate part-time postgraduate professional work experience or upon request of the interim permit holder due to illness or extenuating circumstances.
Postgraduate professional work experience—Audiologist and speech-language pathologist.
Supervisor delegation for audiologist and speech-language pathologist interim permit holders.
(1) The supervisor may delegate portions of the supervisory activities to another qualified supervisor of the same discipline in another facility. Before delegating supervision responsibility the supervisor must obtain department approval.
(2) The department may approve a qualified supervisor upon the written request of the supervisor or the interim permit holder.
(3) The supervisor of an interim permit holder who desires to terminate the responsibility as supervisor must immediately notify the department in writing of the termination. The supervisor is responsible for the interim permit holder until the notification of termination is received by the department.
(1) Students enrolled in a board approved program may perform hearing aid specialist, audiologist, speech-language pathologist, or speech-language pathology assistant duties in the course of their training under supervision.
(a) A speech-language pathology student must be supervised by a speech-language pathologist licensed and in good standing under chapter 18.35 RCW.
(b) An audiology student must be supervised by an audiologist licensed in good standing under chapter 18.35 RCW.
(c) A hearing aid specialist student must be supervised by a hearing aid specialist or an audiologist licensed and in good standing under chapter 18.35 RCW who has practiced for at least thirty-six of the last forty-eight months immediately preceding the beginning of supervision.
(2) Students may only perform those activities within the scope of practice for which they are adequately trained.
(3) The student must at all times wear an identification badge readily visible to the public that identifies him or her as a student.
(4) The licensee who is supervising hearing aid specialist students must cosign all purchase agreements for the sale of hearing instruments. A supervisor may only be in a supervisor/supervisee relationship with a maximum of three students at a time.
(1) Access to a selection of hearing instrument models, and hearing instrument supplies and services sufficiently complete to accommodate the various patient or client needs.
(3) A test environment with background noise no greater than current American National Standards Institute (ANSI) specifications (S3.6-1996) plus 15 decibels (dB). When nonstandard environments must be used, appropriate procedures must be employed and documented.
(1) All electronic equipment utilized by licensees for the determination of audiometric thresholds for pure tones and for speech must conform to all current standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Licensees must confirm that all such audiometric equipment has been evaluated electrically and acoustically at least once each year, adjusted or repaired if necessary, and that conformity with ANSI standards was determined at that time. Licensees must maintain calibration records permanently and make the records available for inspection by the department at any time. No licensee may certify the calibration of his or her own equipment unless authorized to do so by the department. In addition, all licensees must use routine procedures for the daily inspection of audiometric equipment, or prior to use if used less often than on a daily basis, to generally determine that it is in normal working order.
(2) Hearing instruments, assistive listening devices, and electronic equipment used for assessment or monitoring of auditory and vestibular function must be maintained according to manufacturer's specifications.
(3) All instrumental technology used to diagnose or treat disorders of communication, swallowing, and hearing must be maintained in proper working order and be properly calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Used or rebuilt products.
(3) A licensee may not misrepresent the identity of the rebuilder of a hearing instrument. If the rebuilding of a hearing instrument was done by other than the original manufacturer, a licensee must disclose this fact wherever the original manufacturer is identified.
(b) Licensee's department-issued credential number.
(2) When a licensee contacts a patient or client by telephone the licensee must disclose the licensee's name, the name and address of the licensee's establishment, and the purpose of call.
(3) When the contact is through a direct mail piece or other advertising initiated by the licensee, the material must clearly show the licensee's establishment name and establishment address. If in-person or telephone contact is made as a result of the direct mail or other advertising, the prospective patient or client must be offered the licensee's establishment phone number.
In addition to the receipt and disclosure information required by RCW 18.35.030, 18.35.185, 63.14.040 and 63.14.120, every retail agreement for the sale of hearing instruments must contain or have attached the following notice to buyer in twelve point font or larger. The language in part 1 under "Notice to Buyer" is intended to have the same legal effect as the notices required in RCW 63.14.040(2) and 63.14.120(3) and may be substituted for those notices.
The rights summarized in the "Notice to Buyer" must be made known to the purchaser before the contract is executed. The licensee must provide this "Notice to Buyer" in writing to the purchaser. The purchaser must acknowledge receipt of the "Notice to Buyer" by signing his or her name in the designated space following the "Notice to Buyer."
Your written notice must be postmarked or delivered by midnight of the third business day after you signed this agreement.
Any merchandise you received under this agreement must be in its original condition. You must return it to the seller's business address or make it available to the seller at the same place it was delivered to you.
You may rescind (or terminate) the agreement within thirty days, for reasonable cause. This thirty-day period is called the "rescission period."
Your written notice must be postmarked or delivered by midnight of the thirtieth day after delivery of the hearing instrument.
Any merchandise you received under this agreement must be in its original condition, except for normal wear and tear. You must return it to the seller's business address or make it available to the seller at the same place it was delivered to you.
The seller must refund to you all deposits, including any down payment, and must return to you all goods traded in as part of the agreement. However, for each hearing instrument you return, the seller may keep either one hundred fifty dollars or fifteen percent of the total purchase price, whichever is less, plus the price originally charged for custom-made earmolds.
The seller must refund your money and return your traded goods, or have them postmarked and in the mail to you, within ten business days after receiving your notice of rescission.
If you notify the seller within the thirty-day rescission period that your hearing instrument has developed a problem that constitutes reasonable cause to rescind the agreement or that prevents you from evaluating your hearing instrument, the seller must extend the rescission period. The rescission period stops running on the date you notify the seller of the problem and starts running again on the date the seller notifies you that your hearing instrument is ready for redelivery.
You and the seller may agree to a rescission period longer than thirty days.
Whenever the rescission period is extended, the seller must provide you written notice of the last date upon which you may demand a refund and return of traded goods.
A practitioner may obtain an inactive credential. Refer to the requirements of chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 4.
(1) If the license or certification has expired for three years or less, the practitioner must meet the requirements of chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2.
How to obtain a temporary practice permit while the national background check is completed.
(c) Provide verification of having an active unrestricted license or certification to practice as a speech-language pathologist, speech-language pathology assistant, audiologist, or hearing aid specialist from another state that has substantially equivalent licensing or certification standards as Washington state.
Minimum standards for fitting and dispensing locations.
(1) The hours of business of each hearing instrument establishment must be prominently displayed and visible to the public at each regular place or places of business owned or operated by that establishment.
Notice of availability and location of follow-up services.
Every licensee must provide to a hearing instrument purchaser, in writing prior to the signing of the contract, notice of availability of services. The notice must include the specific location of the follow-up service, including date and time if applicable.
HIV/AIDS prevention and information education requirements.
The purpose of continuing education is to ensure the highest quality professional care. The objectives are to improve and increase the ability of the hearing aid specialist, audiologist, speech-language pathologist, and speech-language pathology assistant to deliver the highest possible quality professional care and keep the professional abreast of current developments.
Continuing education consists of educational activities designed to review existing concepts and techniques and to convey information and knowledge about advances in hearing instrument fitting and dispensing, audiology, and speech-language pathology fields as applied to the work setting.
(1) Continuing education requirement. A credential holder must complete a minimum of thirty hours of continuing education every three years.
(a) At least one hour of the continuing education must be on infection control.
(b) Multicultural education aimed at removing barriers to access to care may count for up to five hours of continuing education.
(c) At least twenty-five hours of continuing education must be related to profession specific skills and competencies.
(a) Courses, seminars, workshops and postgraduate programs offered by accredited educational institutions. These educational activities must be recorded on an official transcript or by documentation stating the number of continuing education hours completed.
(b) Courses, seminars and workshops offering continuing clock or continuing educational units offered by profession-related organizations or industries. These activities will be accepted with documentation of the number of continuing education hours completed.
(c) Attendance at a continuing education program having a featured speaker(s) or panel, which has been provided by, sponsored by, or endorsed by a profession-related organization or industry. This activity will be accepted with documentation of the number of continuing education hours completed.
(d) Participation as a speaker or panel member in a continuing education program which has been provided by, sponsored by, or endorsed by a profession-related organization or industry. A maximum of eight hours, including preparation time, may be applied to the total three-year requirement.
(e) Completion of a written, video, internet, or audio continuing education program which has been provided by, sponsored by, or endorsed by a profession-related organization or industry. Only programs in which proof of completion is provided or with tests that are not self-graded will be accepted.
(3) The board may grant an exception for continuing education requirements under certain circumstances including, but not limited to, severe illness. The credential holder must submit a written request for exception to the board for review. The board will approve or deny the request.
(4) A credential holder may be randomly audited for continuing education compliance as specified in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 7.
Approval of programs for hearing aid specialist instruction.
(e) A program must be fully recognized by the appropriate accreditation body in that jurisdiction.
(f) The board will evaluate the application and may conduct a site inspection of the program prior to granting approval by the board.
(g) Upon completion of the evaluation of the application, the board may grant or deny approval or grant approval conditioned upon appropriate modification of the application.
(h) An authorized representative of an approved program must notify the board of significant changes with respect to information provided on the application within sixty days of change.
Process for denying or rescinding approval of a program for hearing aid specialist instruction.
If the board issues a notice of intent to deny an application, rescind approval, or grant conditional approval, the authorized representative of the applicant's program may request a review within thirty days. Failure to request a review will result in the notice of intent becoming a final decision of the board. A program aggrieved by a final decision of the board affecting its approval status may appeal the board's decision in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW, or submit a new application to be considered for review.
Standards for hearing aid specialist programs.
The curriculum of the program must include the components listed in this section.
(1) The standards in this section are intended as minimum components of a curriculum, and are not intended as an exact description of program curricula. To ensure a graduate or certificate holder is competent and can function on his or her own, the curriculum should be designed to ensure proficiency in all curriculum components through extensive practical work experience in addition to academic instruction. All necessary instruments and laboratories based on industry standards are a prerequisite.
(e) Acoustics: The physics of sound and basic acoustics.
(k) Earmolds: Emphasis on impression-taking techniques, practical skills, safety, selection, and modification. Direct supervision is required for all earmold impressions.
(l) Instrument selection: Recommending the best technology according to the patient's or client's needs from basic through advanced analog and digital instruments, including referrals for medically implantable devices.
(o) Overview of medically implantable devices, including criteria for referral.
Requirements for speech-language pathology assistant certification.
(2) A bachelor of arts or bachelor of sciences degree with transcripts from a speech, language, and hearing program from a board-approved institution of higher education as defined in WAC 246-828-025 (1)(b). Transcripts must reflect, or applicant must demonstrate, one hundred hours of supervised patient/client/student work experience completed within a one-year time frame, or clinical experience practicum, with at least fifty of those hours under direct supervision.
(2) "Health care provider" means an individual applying for a credential or credentialed in a profession listed in chapter 18.35 RCW: Hearing aid specialists, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists, and speech-language pathology assistants.
(u) Showing a patient, client or key party sexually explicit photographs, other than for legitimate health care purposes.
(4) A health care provider may not engage, or attempt to engage, in the activities listed in subsection (1) of this section with a former patient, client or key party within two years after the provider-patient/client relationship ends.
(b) There is an imbalance of power, influence, opportunity or special knowledge of the professional relationship.
(7) Patient, client or key party initiation or consent does not excuse or negate the health care provider's responsibility.
Hearing aid specialist, audiologist, speech-language pathologist, and speech-language pathology assistant fees and renewal cycle.
* Surcharge applies to speech-language pathologists only. HEAL-WA is the health resources for Washington online library. See RCW 43.70.110.

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