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Chapter 18.380 RCW: APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS
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Chapter 18.380 RCW
18.380.010 Definitions.
18.380.020 Licensure or certification required—Unauthorized practices.
18.380.030 Exemptions.
18.380.040 Applied behavior analysis advisory committee.
18.380.050 Licensure or certification requirements.
18.380.060 Licensing or certification—Applications—Fees.
18.380.070 License or certification—Renewal.
18.380.080 Temporary license.
18.380.090 License—Reciprocity.
18.380.100 Uniform disciplinary act—Application.
18.380.110 Authority of secretary.
RCW 18.380.020
Licensure or certification required—Unauthorized practices.
(1)(a) Except as provided in RCW 18.380.030, no person may engage in the practice of applied behavior analysis unless he or she holds a license or a temporary license under this chapter. The use of behavioral techniques described in RCW 18.380.010(6)(a)(iii) alone does not constitute the practice of applied behavior analysis.
(b) A person not licensed under this chapter may not represent himself or herself as a "licensed behavior analyst" or a "licensed assistant behavior analyst."
(2) Except as provided in RCW 18.380.030, no person may practice as a certified behavior technician in this state without having a certification issued by the secretary. A person not certified under this chapter may not represent himself or herself as a "certified behavior technician."
[ 2015 c 118 § 2.]
RCW 18.380.050
Licensure or certification requirements.
(1) The secretary shall issue a license to an applicant who submits a completed application, pays the appropriate fees, and meets the following requirements:
(a) For a licensed behavior analyst:
(i) Graduation from a master's or doctorate degree program in behavior analysis or other natural science, education, human services, engineering, medicine, or field related to behavior analysis approved by the secretary;
(ii) Completion of a minimum of two hundred twenty-five classroom hours at graduate level instruction in specific behavior analysis topics, as determined in rule;
(iii) Successful completion of a supervised experience requirement, consisting of a minimum of one thousand five hundred hours, or an alternative approved by the secretary by rule; and
(iv) Successful completion of an examination approved by the secretary;
(b) For a licensed assistant behavior analyst:
(i) Graduation from a bachelor's degree program approved by the secretary;
(ii) Completion of one hundred thirty-five classroom hours of instruction in specific behavior analysis topics, as determined by the secretary in rule; and
(iii) Successful completion of a supervised experience requirement, consisting of a minimum of one thousand hours, or an alternative approved by the secretary by rule;
(c) For a certified behavior technician:
(i) Successful completion of a training program of at least forty hours that is approved by the secretary; and
(ii) Any other requirements determined by the secretary in rule;
(d) Demonstrates good moral character;
(e) Has not engaged in unprofessional conduct as defined in RCW 18.130.180;
(f) Is not currently subject to any disciplinary proceedings; and
(g) Is not unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety as defined in RCW 18.130.170.
(2) In addition, an applicant for an assistant behavior analyst license or a behavior technician certification must provide proof of ongoing supervision by a licensed behavior analyst.
(3) The secretary may accept certification by a national accredited professional credentialing entity in lieu of the specific requirements identified in subsection (1)(a) through (c) of this section.
(4) A license or certification issued under this section is valid for a period of two years.
[ 2015 c 118 § 5.]
RCW 18.380.060
Licensing or certification—Applications—Fees.
Applications for licensing or certification must be submitted on forms provided by the secretary. The secretary may require any information and documentation that reasonably relates to the need to determine whether the applicant meets the criteria for licensing or certification provided for in this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW. Each applicant shall pay a fee determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250. The fee must accompany the application.
[ 2015 c 118 § 6.]
RCW 18.380.070
License or certification—Renewal.
(1) The secretary shall establish by rule the requirements for renewal of a license or certification, but may not increase the licensure or certification requirements provided in this chapter. The secretary shall establish administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees for license and certification periods and renewals as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.
(2) Failure to renew the license or certification invalidates the license or certification and all privileges granted by the license or certification. If a license or certification has lapsed for a period longer than three years, the person shall demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of the secretary by completing continuing competency requirements or meeting other standards determined by the secretary.
[ 2015 c 118 § 7.]
RCW 18.380.080
The secretary may grant a temporary license to a person who does not reside in this state if he or she: (1) Is licensed to practice applied behavior analysis in another state or province of Canada; or (2) meets other qualifications established by the secretary. A temporary license holder may only practice applied behavior analysis for a limited period of time, as defined by the secretary.
[ 2015 c 118 § 8.]
RCW 18.380.090
An applicant holding a license in another state or a province of Canada may be licensed to practice in this state if the secretary determines that the licensing standards of the other state or province are substantially equivalent to the licensing standards in this chapter.
[ 2015 c 118 § 9.]
RCW 18.380.100
The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of a license or certification, and the discipline of persons licensed or certified under this chapter.
[ 2015 c 118 § 10.]
RCW 18.380.110
The secretary, in consultation with the committee, may adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as necessary to implement this chapter, including rules:
(1) Establishing continuing competency as a condition of license or certification renewal;
(2) Establishing standards for delegation and supervision of licensed assistant behavior analysts and certified behavior technicians; and
(3) Defining the tasks that a certified behavior technician may perform.
[ 2015 c 118 § 11.]