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Chapter 246-915 WAC:
WACs > Title 246 > Chapter 246-915
Chapter 246-915 WAC
246-915-010 Definitions.
246-915-020 Physical therapist and physical therapist assistant examinations—Prior to graduation.
246-915-030 Examination.
246-915-039 Initial eligibility and application requirements.
246-915-040 Licensure by endorsement.
246-915-050 Reactivation of expired credential.
246-915-075 Temporary permit—National background checks.
246-915-076 Temporary practice permit—Military spouse.
246-915-078 Interim permits.
246-915-085 Continuing competency.
246-915-086 Suicide assessment training standards.
246-915-100 Approved physical therapist schools.
246-915-105 Approved physical therapist assistant schools.
246-915-110 AIDS education and training.
246-915-120 Foreign educated applicants.
246-915-130 Initial evaluation—Referral—Recommendations—Follow-up.
246-915-140 Personnel identification.
246-915-180 Professional conduct principles.
246-915-181 Supervision responsibilities.
246-915-182 Unprofessional conduct—Sexual misconduct.
246-915-185 Standards for appropriateness of physical therapy care.
246-915-187 Use of telehealth in the practice of physical therapy.
246-915-190 Division of fees—Rebating—Financial interest—Endorsement.
246-915-200 Physical therapy records.
246-915-210 Mandatory reporting—General provisions.
246-915-300 Philosophy governing voluntary substance abuse monitoring programs.
246-915-310 Terms used in WAC 246-915-300 through 246-915-330.
246-915-320 Approval of substance abuse monitoring programs.
246-915-330 Participation in approved substance abuse monitoring program.
246-915-340 Adjudicative proceedings.
246-915-350 Inactive credential.
246-915-360 Sharp debridement education and training.
246-915-370 Electroneuromyographic examinations education and training.
246-915-380 Spinal manipulation—Endorsement. (Effective July 1, 2015, until June 30, 2020.)
246-915-381 Spinal manipulation—Endorsement. (Effective July 1, 2020.)
246-915-382 Spinal manipulation—Clinical supervisor. (Effective July 1, 2015, until June 30, 2020.)
246-915-990 Physical therapist fees and renewal cycle.
246-915-99005 Physical therapist assistant fees and renewal cycle.
246-915-015 Examination appeal procedures. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 92-08-039 (Order 259B), § 246-915-015, filed 3/24/92, effective 4/24/92; WSR 91-05-094 (Order 144B), § 246-915-015, filed 2/20/91, effective 3/23/91.] Repealed by WSR 92-16-082 (Order 294B), filed 8/4/92, effective 9/4/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023.
246-915-060 Applications. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 91-02-011 (Order 103B), recodified as § 246-915-060, filed 12/21/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023(3). WSR 88-23-014 (Order PM 789), § 308-42-090, filed 11/7/88.] Repealed by WSR 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-915-070 Application due date. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 91-02-011 (Order 103B), recodified as § 246-915-070, filed 12/21/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.020. WSR 79-05-035 (Order PL 302), § 308-42-110, filed 4/24/79.] Repealed by WSR 18-15-067, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020.
246-915-080 Renewal of license. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 93-04-081 (Order 328B), § 246-915-080, filed 2/1/93, effective 3/4/93; WSR 91-05-094 (Order 144B), § 246-915-080, filed 2/20/91, effective 3/23/91; WSR 91-02-011 (Order 103B), recodified as § 246-915-080, filed 12/21/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023(3). WSR 89-21-008, § 308-42-120, filed 10/6/89, effective 11/6/89; WSR 88-23-014 (Order PM 789), § 308-42-120, filed 11/7/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 84-03-055 (Order PL 455), § 308-42-120, filed 1/18/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.24.140. WSR 80-04-057 (Order 337), § 308-42-120, filed 3/24/80.] Repealed by WSR 97-20-103, filed 9/29/97, effective 10/30/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-915-090 Change of address or name—Notification of department. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 94-05-014 (Order 403B), § 246-915-090, filed 2/4/94, effective 3/7/94; WSR 91-02-011 (Order 103B), recodified as § 246-915-090, filed 12/21/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023(3). WSR 89-21-009, § 308-42-121, filed 10/6/89, effective 11/6/89.] Repealed by WSR 97-20-103, filed 9/29/97, effective 10/30/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-915-150 Physical therapist assistant and physical therapy aide supervision ratio. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 92-08-039 (Order 259B), § 246-915-150, filed 3/24/92, effective 4/24/92; WSR 91-05-094 (Order 144B), § 246-915-150, filed 2/20/91, effective 3/23/91; WSR 91-02-011 (Order 103B), recodified as § 246-915-150, filed 12/21/90, effective 1/31/91; WSR 85-11-049 (Order PL 531), § 308-42-136, filed 5/16/85.] Repealed by WSR 05-09-046, filed 4/18/05, effective 5/19/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.74 RCW.
246-915-160 Responsibilities of supervision. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 (3), (6) and (7). WSR 04-13-052, § 246-915-160, filed 6/11/04, effective 7/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 94-05-014 (Order 403B), § 246-915-160, filed 2/4/94, effective 3/7/94; WSR 91-05-094 (Order 144B), § 246-915-160, filed 2/20/91, effective 3/23/91; WSR 91-02-011 (Order 103B), recodified as § 246-915-160, filed 12/21/90, effective 1/31/91; WSR 84-13-057 (Order PL 471), § 308-42-140, filed 6/19/84.] Repealed by WSR 08-17-026, filed 8/13/08, effective 8/13/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023.
246-915-170 Special requirements for physical therapist assistant utilization. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 91-05-094 (Order 144B), § 246-915-170, filed 2/20/91, effective 3/23/91; WSR 91-02-011 (Order 103B), recodified as § 246-915-170, filed 12/21/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023(3). WSR 89-19-007 (Order PM 859), § 308-42-145, filed 9/8/89, effective 10/9/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 84-17-032 (Order PL 477), § 308-42-145, filed 8/8/84.] Repealed by WSR 05-09-046, filed 4/18/05, effective 5/19/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.74 RCW.
246-915-220 Mandatory reporting—Physical therapists. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023(3) and 18.130.070. WSR 04-08-100, § 246-915-220, filed 4/6/04, effective 5/7/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 91-02-011 (Order 103B), recodified as § 246-915-220, filed 12/21/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.070. WSR 87-18-040 (Order PM 675), § 308-42-220, filed 8/28/87.] Repealed by WSR 18-15-067, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020.
246-915-230 Health care institutions and home health agencies—Mandatory reporting. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023(3) and 18.130.070. WSR 04-08-100, § 246-915-230, filed 4/6/04, effective 5/7/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 91-02-011 (Order 103B), recodified as § 246-915-230, filed 12/21/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.070. WSR 87-18-040 (Order PM 675), § 308-42-230, filed 8/28/87.] Repealed by WSR 18-15-067, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020.
246-915-240 Physical therapy associations or societies—Mandatory reporting. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023(3) and 18.130.070. WSR 04-08-100, § 246-915-240, filed 4/6/04, effective 5/7/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 91-02-011 (Order 103B), recodified as § 246-915-240, filed 12/21/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.070. WSR 87-18-040 (Order PM 675), § 308-42-240, filed 8/28/87.] Repealed by WSR 18-15-067, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020.
246-915-250 Health care service contractors and disability insurance carriers—Mandatory reporting. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023(3) and 18.130.070. WSR 04-08-100, § 246-915-250, filed 4/6/04, effective 5/7/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 91-02-011 (Order 103B), recodified as § 246-915-250, filed 12/21/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.070. WSR 87-18-040 (Order PM 675), § 308-42-250, filed 8/28/87.] Repealed by WSR 18-15-067, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020.
246-915-260 Professional liability carriers—Mandatory reporting. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023(3) and 18.130.070. WSR 04-08-100, § 246-915-260, filed 4/6/04, effective 5/7/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 91-02-011 (Order 103B), recodified as § 246-915-260, filed 12/21/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.070. WSR 87-18-040 (Order PM 675), § 308-42-260, filed 8/28/87.] Repealed by WSR 18-15-067, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020.
246-915-270 Courts—Mandatory reporting. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023(3) and 18.130.070. WSR 04-08-100, § 246-915-270, filed 4/6/04, effective 5/7/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 91-02-011 (Order 103B), recodified as § 246-915-270, filed 12/21/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.070. WSR 87-18-040 (Order PM 675), § 308-42-270, filed 8/28/87.] Repealed by WSR 18-15-067, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020.
246-915-280 State and federal agencies—Mandatory reporting. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023(3) and 18.130.070. WSR 04-08-100, § 246-915-280, filed 4/6/04, effective 5/7/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 91-02-011 (Order 103B), recodified as § 246-915-280, filed 12/21/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.070. WSR 87-18-040 (Order PM 675), § 308-42-280, filed 8/28/87.] Repealed by WSR 18-15-067, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020.
246-915-995 Waiver of examination—Physical therapist assistants. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 08-17-026, § 246-915-995, filed 8/13/08, effective 8/13/08.] Repealed by WSR 15-06-013, filed 2/23/15, effective 3/26/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and 18.74.038.
246-915-010
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context indicates otherwise:
(a) "Physical therapist assistant." An individual who meets all the requirements of this chapter and is licensed as a physical therapist assistant and who performs physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated only by the supervising physical therapist; or
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020. WSR 18-15-067, § 246-915-010, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 08-17-026, § 246-915-010, filed 8/13/08, effective 8/13/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 (3), (6) and (7). WSR 04-13-052, § 246-915-010, filed 6/11/04, effective 7/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-915-010, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 92-08-039 (Order 259B), § 246-915-010, filed 3/24/92, effective 4/24/92; WSR 91-05-094 (Order 144B), § 246-915-010, filed 2/20/91, effective 3/23/91; WSR 91-02-011 (Order 103B), recodified as § 246-915-010, filed 12/21/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023(3). WSR 89-21-007, § 308-42-010, filed 10/6/89, effective 11/6/89; WSR 88-23-014 (Order PM 789), § 308-42-010, filed 11/7/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 84-13-057 (Order PL 471), § 308-42-010, filed 6/19/84; Order PL 191, § 308-42-010, filed 5/29/75; Order 704207, § 308-42-010, filed 8/7/70, effective 9/15/70.]
246-915-020
Physical therapist and physical therapist assistant examinations—Prior to graduation.
(1) Physical therapy students in their last year of education may apply for licensure by examination prior to graduation if the department receives a letter from an official of the student's physical therapy school verifying the probability of graduation prior to the date of the examination for which they are applying. Students may apply to take the exam up to one hundred fifty days prior to graduation.
(2) The department will not issue a credential until:
(a) A diploma, an official transcript, or certification letter from the registrar's office certifying completion of all requirements for degree or certificate in physical therapy are received by the department; and
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020. WSR 18-15-067, § 246-915-020, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 08-17-026, § 246-915-020, filed 8/13/08, effective 8/13/08; WSR 93-04-081 (Order 328B), § 246-915-020, filed 2/1/93, effective 3/4/93; WSR 91-02-011 (Order 103B), recodified as § 246-915-020, filed 12/21/90, effective 1/31/91; WSR 87-08-065 (Order PM 644), § 308-42-040, filed 4/1/87; WSR 84-03-055 (Order PL 455), § 308-42-040, filed 1/18/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.020. WSR 83-05-032 (Order PL 426), § 308-42-040, filed 2/10/83; WSR 79-05-035 (Order PL 302), § 308-42-040, filed 4/24/79; Order PL 191, § 308-42-040, filed 5/29/75; Order 704207, § 308-42-040, filed 8/7/70, effective 9/15/70.]
246-915-030
The examination acceptable and approved for use under the provisions of RCW 18.74.035 is the NPTE.
(1) For a physical therapist a passing score is considered to be one of the following:
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020. WSR 18-15-067, § 246-915-030, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 08-17-026, § 246-915-030, filed 8/13/08, effective 8/13/08; WSR 96-13-008, § 246-915-030, filed 6/6/96, effective 6/7/96; WSR 92-16-082 (Order 294B), § 246-915-030, filed 8/4/92, effective 9/4/92; WSR 91-14-006 (Order 178B), § 246-915-030, filed 6/21/91, effective 7/22/91; WSR 91-05-094 (Order 144B), § 246-915-030, filed 2/20/91, effective 3/23/91; WSR 91-02-011 (Order 103B), recodified as § 246-915-030, filed 12/21/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.74 RCW. WSR 90-16-070 (Order 074), § 308-42-045, filed 7/30/90, effective 8/30/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 86-19-063 (Order PM 619), § 308-42-045, filed 9/16/86; WSR 84-17-032 (Order PL 477), § 308-42-045, filed 8/8/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.020. WSR 83-05-032 (Order PL 426), § 308-42-045, filed 2/10/83; WSR 81-19-071 (Order PL 384), § 308-42-045, filed 9/15/81; Order PL 191, § 308-42-045, filed 5/29/75.]
246-915-039
Initial eligibility and application requirements.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020. WSR 18-15-067, § 246-915-039, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18.]
246-915-040
(1) An applicant for licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who is currently registered, certified, or licensed under the laws of another state or territory, or the District of Columbia, with substantially equal requirements of this chapter shall file an application and submit to the department:
(2) If the applicant took an examination other than the NPTE, the board shall determine if such examination is equivalent to that required by the laws of this state.
(3) If an applicant has not been actively engaged in lawful practice in another state, territory, or District of Columbia in the last three years, the applicant may be granted licensure by endorsement under the following conditions:
(a) The board may require the applicant to retake and pass the NPTE; or
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020. WSR 18-15-067, § 246-915-040, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 05-06-022, § 246-915-040, filed 2/22/05, effective 3/25/05; WSR 94-05-014 (Order 403B), § 246-915-040, filed 2/4/94, effective 3/7/94; WSR 91-05-094 (Order 144B), § 246-915-040, filed 2/20/91, effective 3/23/91; WSR 91-02-011 (Order 103B), recodified as § 246-915-040, filed 12/21/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.74 RCW. WSR 90-16-070 (Order 074), § 308-42-060, filed 7/30/90, effective 8/30/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 86-19-063 (Order PM 619), § 308-42-060, filed 9/16/86; WSR 84-17-032 (Order PL 477), § 308-42-060, filed 8/8/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.020. WSR 83-05-032 (Order PL 426), § 308-42-060, filed 2/10/83; WSR 81-19-071 (Order PL 384), § 308-42-060, filed 9/15/81; Order PL 191, § 308-42-060, filed 5/29/75; Order 704207, § 308-42-060, filed 8/7/70, effective 9/15/70.]
246-915-050
Reactivation of expired credential.
(1) If the license has expired for one renewal cycle or less, the applicant shall meet the applicable requirements of chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2.
(2) If the license has expired for more than one renewal cycle and the applicant has been in active practice in another United States jurisdiction, the applicant shall:
(a) Submit verification of active practice from the other United States jurisdiction; and
(3) If the license has expired for more than one renewal cycle but less than five years, and the applicant has not been in active practice in another United States jurisdiction, the applicant shall meet the applicable requirements of chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020. WSR 18-15-067, § 246-915-050, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 05-03-009, § 246-915-050, filed 1/6/05, effective 2/6/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-915-050, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 94-05-014 (Order 403B), § 246-915-050, filed 2/4/94, effective 3/7/94; WSR 91-05-094 (Order 144B), § 246-915-050, filed 2/20/91, effective 3/23/91; WSR 91-02-011 (Order 103B), recodified as § 246-915-050, filed 12/21/90, effective 1/31/91; WSR 84-03-055 (Order PL 455), § 308-42-070, filed 1/18/84. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.020. WSR 83-05-032 (Order PL 426), § 308-42-070, filed 2/10/83.]
246-915-075
Temporary permit—National background checks.
Fingerprint-based background checks may cause a delay in licensing. Individuals who satisfy all other licensing requirements and qualifications may receive a temporary permit while the national background check is completed.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020. WSR 18-15-067, § 246-915-075, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 08-17-026, § 246-915-075, filed 8/13/08, effective 8/13/08; WSR 92-16-082 (Order 294B), § 246-915-075, filed 8/4/92, effective 9/4/92.]
246-915-076
Temporary practice permit—Military spouse.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020. WSR 18-15-067, § 246-915-076, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18.]
246-915-078
Interim permits.
(1) The department, upon approval by the board, will issue an interim permit authorizing an applicant for licensure who meets the minimum qualifications stated in RCW 18.74.030 to practice physical therapy under graduate supervision pending notification of the results of the first licensure examination for which the applicant is eligible. The duration of an interim permit must not exceed six months from the date of issuance.
(b) A completed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant license application; and
(b) The name and license number of his or her supervising physical therapist; and
(c) Written confirmation from the supervising physical therapist attesting that he or she will:
(i) Remain on the premises at all times to provide graduate supervision as specified in RCW 18.74.075;
(iii) Ensure that the holder of the interim permit wears identification showing his or her clinical title and role in the facility as a graduate physical therapist or graduate physical therapist assistant; and
(iv) Ensure that the holder of the interim permit ceases practice immediately upon notification of failing the NPTE; or
(v) Ensure that the holder of the interim permit obtains his or her physical therapist or physical therapist assistant license immediately upon notification of having passed the NPTE.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020. WSR 18-15-067, § 246-915-078, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 08-17-026, § 246-915-078, filed 8/13/08, effective 8/13/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 (3), (6) and (7). WSR 04-13-052, § 246-915-078, filed 6/11/04, effective 7/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 94-05-014 (Order 403B), § 246-915-078, filed 2/4/94, effective 3/7/94.]
246-915-085
Continuing competency.
(1) Every two years, a physical therapist shall complete thirty-two hours of continuing education (CE) through any of the following means:
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020. WSR 18-15-067, § 246-915-085, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and 43.70.442. WSR 15-14-093, § 246-915-085, filed 6/29/15, effective 7/1/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 08-17-026, § 246-915-085, filed 8/13/08, effective 8/13/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023(4). WSR 04-08-101, § 246-915-085, filed 4/6/04, effective 5/7/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-915-085, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 94-05-014 (Order 403B), § 246-915-085, filed 2/4/94, effective 3/7/94.]
246-915-086
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020. WSR 18-15-067, § 246-915-086, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and 43.70.442. WSR 15-14-093, § 246-915-086, filed 6/29/15, effective 7/1/15.]
246-915-100
Approved physical therapist schools.
The board adopts the standards of the CAPTE for the approval of physical therapy schools. Individuals who have a baccalaureate degree in physical therapy or who have a baccalaureate degree and a certificate or advanced degree from an institution of higher learning accredited by the CAPTE or a United States military physical therapy technician program that is substantially equivalent to an accredited United States physical therapist program accredited by the CAPTE will be considered qualified for licensure under RCW 18.74.030.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020. WSR 18-15-067, § 246-915-100, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 05-06-020, § 246-915-100, filed 2/22/05, effective 3/25/05; WSR 91-02-011 (Order 103B), recodified as § 246-915-100, filed 12/21/90, effective 1/31/91; WSR 85-10-002 (Order PL 525), § 308-42-122, filed 4/18/85.]
246-915-105
Approved physical therapist assistant schools.
A board approved physical therapist assistant program shall mean a United States physical therapist assistant education program accredited by the CAPTE or a United States military physical therapy technician program that is substantially equivalent to an accredited United States physical therapist assistant program. This program must be accredited by the CAPTE.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020. WSR 18-15-067, § 246-915-105, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 05-06-021, § 246-915-105, filed 2/22/05, effective 3/25/05.]
246-915-110
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-915-110, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 91-05-094 (Order 144B), § 246-915-110, filed 2/20/91, effective 3/23/91; WSR 91-02-011 (Order 103B), recodified as § 246-915-110, filed 12/21/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023(3). WSR 88-23-014 (Order PM 789), § 308-42-123, filed 11/7/88.]
246-915-120
Foreign educated applicants.
(1) An applicant whose first professional degree in physical therapy was awarded from a foreign physical therapy program that is not or was not accredited by the CAPTE shall submit:
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020. WSR 18-15-067, § 246-915-120, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 08-17-026, § 246-915-120, filed 8/13/08, effective 8/13/08; WSR 07-07-066, § 246-915-120, filed 3/15/07, effective 4/15/07; WSR 94-05-014 (Order 403B), § 246-915-120, filed 2/4/94, effective 3/7/94; WSR 93-04-081 (Order 328B), § 246-915-120, filed 2/1/93, effective 3/4/93; WSR 92-08-039 (Order 259B), § 246-915-120, filed 3/24/92, effective 4/24/92; WSR 91-02-011 (Order 103B), recodified as § 246-915-120, filed 12/21/90, effective 1/31/91; WSR 84-13-057 (Order PL 471), § 308-42-125, filed 6/19/84.]
246-915-130
Initial evaluation—Referral—Recommendations—Follow-up.
(a) Direct referral of a patient by an authorized health care practitioner may be by telephone, letter, email, fax, or in person;
(b) If the instructions are oral, the physical therapist may administer treatment accordingly, but shall make a notation in the patient record describing the nature of the treatment, the date administered, the name of the patient receiving treatment, and the name of the referring authorized health care practitioner.
(2) The physical therapist will follow-up each patient visit with the appropriate recordkeeping as defined in WAC 246-915-200.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020. WSR 18-15-067, § 246-915-130, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 91-05-094 (Order 144B), § 246-915-130, filed 2/20/91, effective 3/23/91; WSR 91-02-011 (Order 103B), recodified as § 246-915-130, filed 12/21/90, effective 1/31/91; WSR 84-13-057 (Order PL 471), § 308-42-130, filed 6/19/84.]
246-915-140
Personnel identification.
(1) Each person shall wear identification showing his or her clinical title, and their role in the facility as a physical therapist, a physical therapist assistant, a physical therapy aide, a graduate physical therapist, or a graduate physical therapist assistant as appropriate. Trained supportive personnel may not use any term or designation which indicates or implies that he or she is licensed as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in the state of Washington.
(2) The physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall post the license or interim permit, or a copy of the license or interim permit, or a printout from the department's provider credential search web site, in a safe, conspicuous location at the physical therapist's or physical therapist assistant's work site. The physical therapist or physical therapist assistant may block out his or her address before posting the license or interim permit.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020. WSR 18-15-067, § 246-915-140, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 (3), (6) and (7). WSR 04-13-052, § 246-915-140, filed 6/11/04, effective 7/12/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 94-05-014 (Order 403B), § 246-915-140, filed 2/4/94, effective 3/7/94; WSR 91-05-094 (Order 144B), § 246-915-140, filed 2/20/91, effective 3/23/91; WSR 91-02-011 (Order 103B), recodified as § 246-915-140, filed 12/21/90, effective 1/31/91; WSR 84-17-032 (Order PL 477), § 308-42-135, filed 8/8/84.]
246-915-180
Professional conduct principles.
(1) The patient's lawful consent is to be obtained before any information related to the patient is released, except to the consulting or referring authorized health care practitioner and/or authorized governmental agency(s).
(a) Physical therapists are responsible for answering legitimate inquiries regarding a patient's physical dysfunction and treatment progress, and
(b) Information is to be provided by physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to insurance companies for billing purposes only.
(2) Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are not to compensate or to give anything of value to a representative of the press, radio, television, or other communication medium in anticipation of, or in return for, professional publicity in a news item. A paid advertisement is to be identified as such unless it is apparent from the context it is a paid advertisement.
(3) It is the physical therapist's and physical therapist assistant's responsibility to report any unprofessional, incompetent or illegal acts that are in violation of chapter 18.74 RCW or any rules established by the board.
(4) It is the physical therapist's and physical therapist assistant's responsibility to recognize the boundaries of his or her own professional competencies and that he or she uses only those in which he or she can prove training and experience.
(5) Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants shall recognize the need for continuing education and shall be open to new procedures and changes.
(6) It is the physical therapist's and physical therapist assistant's responsibility to represent his or her academic credentials in a way that is not misleading to the public.
(7) It is the responsibility of the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant to refrain from undertaking any activity in which his or her personal problems are likely to lead to inadequate performance or harm to a client and/or colleague.
(8) A physical therapist and physical therapist assistant shall not use or allow to be used any form of public communication or advertising connected with his or her profession or in his or her professional capacity as a physical therapist which:
(a) Is false, fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading;
(b) Guarantees any treatment or result;
(c) Makes claims of professional superiority.
(9) Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants are to recognize that each individual is different from all other individuals and to be tolerant of and responsive to those differences.
(10) Physical therapists shall not receive reimbursement for evaluating or treating him or herself.
(11) Physical therapists shall only delegate physical therapy tasks to trained supportive personnel as defined in WAC 246-915-010 (4)(a) and (b).
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 08-17-026, § 246-915-180, filed 8/13/08, effective 8/13/08; WSR 05-06-023, § 246-915-180, filed 2/22/05, effective 3/25/05; WSR 92-08-039 (Order 259B), § 246-915-180, filed 3/24/92, effective 4/24/92; WSR 91-05-094 (Order 144B), § 246-915-180, filed 2/20/91, effective 3/23/91; WSR 91-02-011 (Order 103B), recodified as § 246-915-180, filed 12/21/90, effective 1/31/91; WSR 84-13-057 (Order PL 471), § 308-42-150, filed 6/19/84.]
246-915-181
Supervision responsibilities.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020. WSR 18-15-067, § 246-915-181, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18.]
246-915-182
Unprofessional conduct—Sexual misconduct.
(1) A physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant shall not engage, or attempt to engage, in sexual misconduct with a current patient, client, or key party, as defined in WAC 246-16-020, inside or outside the health care setting. Sexual misconduct shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action. Sexual misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020. WSR 18-15-067, § 246-915-182, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 08-17-026, § 246-915-182, filed 8/13/08, effective 8/13/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023(3), 18.74.025, 18.130.050(1), and 18.130.180(24). WSR 04-08-102, § 246-915-182, filed 4/6/04, effective 5/7/04.]
246-915-185
Standards for appropriateness of physical therapy care.
(1) Appropriate, skilled physical therapy treatment is treatment which is reasonable in terms of accepted physical therapy practice, and necessary to recovery of function by the patient. The use of a nontraditional treatment by itself shall not constitute unprofessional conduct, provided that it does not result in injury to a patient or create an unreasonable risk that a patient may be harmed.
(2) Appropriate physical therapy services must be of such a level of complexity and sophistication, or the condition of the patient must be such, that the services required can be safely and effectively performed only by a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant under supervision of a physical therapist.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 08-17-026, § 246-915-185, filed 8/13/08, effective 8/13/08; WSR 92-08-039 (Order 259B), § 246-915-185, filed 3/24/92, effective 4/24/92.]
246-915-187
Use of telehealth in the practice of physical therapy.
(1) Licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants may provide physical therapy via telehealth following all requirements for standard of care, including those defined in chapter 18.74 RCW and this chapter.
(2) The physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall identify in the clinical record that the physical therapy occurred via telehealth.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020. WSR 18-15-067, § 246-915-187, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and 18.74.025. WSR 11-05-026, § 246-915-187, filed 2/7/11, effective 3/10/11.]
246-915-190
Division of fees—Rebating—Financial interest—Endorsement.
A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant shall comply with chapter 19.68 RCW.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020. WSR 18-15-067, § 246-915-190, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 08-17-026, § 246-915-190, filed 8/13/08, effective 8/13/08; WSR 91-02-011 (Order 103B), recodified as § 246-915-190, filed 12/21/90, effective 1/31/91; WSR 84-13-057 (Order PL 471), § 308-42-155, filed 6/19/84.]
246-915-200
Physical therapy records.
In order to maintain the integrity of physical therapy practice, the physical therapist is responsible for obtaining all necessary information, such as medical history, contraindications, or any special instructions from an authorized health care practitioner. The evaluation and treatment plan must be written according to acceptable physical therapy practice consistent with the delegated health care task. Records must be maintained and include date of treatment, treatment record, and signature of person responsible for the treatment.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020. WSR 18-15-067, § 246-915-200, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 92-08-039 (Order 259B), § 246-915-200, filed 3/24/92, effective 4/24/92; WSR 91-02-011 (Order 103B), recodified as § 246-915-200, filed 12/21/90, effective 1/31/91; WSR 84-17-032 (Order PL 477), § 308-42-160, filed 8/8/84.]
246-915-210
Mandatory reporting—General provisions.
The board adopts the model rules for mandatory reporting as contained in chapter 246-16 WAC.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020. WSR 18-15-067, § 246-915-210, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023(3) and 18.130.070. WSR 04-08-100, § 246-915-210, filed 4/6/04, effective 5/7/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 91-05-094 (Order 144B), § 246-915-210, filed 2/20/91, effective 3/23/91; WSR 91-02-011 (Order 103B), recodified as § 246-915-210, filed 12/21/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.070. WSR 87-18-040 (Order PM 675), § 308-42-210, filed 8/28/87.]
246-915-300
Philosophy governing voluntary substance abuse monitoring programs.
The board recognizes the need to establish a means of proactively providing early recognition and treatment options for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants whose competency may be impaired due to the abuse of drugs or alcohol. The board intends that such physical therapists and physical therapist assistants be treated and their treatment monitored so that they can return to or continue to practice their profession in a way which safeguards the public. To accomplish this the board shall approve voluntary substance abuse monitoring programs. The Washington recovery and monitoring program (WRAMP) is the board's approved substance abuse monitoring program under RCW 18.130.175. The board may refer physical therapists and physical therapist assistants impaired by substance abuse to WRAMP as an alternative to instituting, or in connection with, disciplinary proceedings as defined in RCW 18.130.160.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020. WSR 18-15-067, § 246-915-300, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 08-17-026, § 246-915-300, filed 8/13/08, effective 8/13/08; WSR 91-14-006 (Order 178B), § 246-915-300, filed 6/21/91, effective 7/22/91.]
246-915-310
Terms used in WAC 246-915-300 through 246-915-330.
(1) "Monitoring contract" is a comprehensive, structured agreement between the recovering physical therapist or physical therapist assistant and WRAMP defining the requirements of the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant program participation.
(2) "Approved treatment facility" is a facility certified by the division of behavioral health and recovery (DBHR), department of social and health services, according to chapters 388-877 through 388-877B WAC that meets the defined standards. Drug and alcohol treatment facilities located out-of-state must have substantially equivalent standards.
(3) "Substance abuse" or "substance use disorder" means a chronic progressive illness that involves the use of alcohol or other drugs to a degree that it interferes with the functional life of the PT or PTA, as manifested by health, family, job (professional services), legal, financial, or emotional problems.
(4) "Aftercare" means a period of time after intensive treatment that provides the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant and the physical therapist's or physical therapist assistant's family with group or individual counseling sessions, discussions with other families, ongoing contact and participation in self-help groups and ongoing continued support of treatment program staff.
(5) "Support group" is a group of health care professionals meeting regularly to support the recovery of its members. The group provides a confidential setting with a trained and experienced health care professional facilitator in which physical therapists or physical therapist assistants may safely discuss drug diversion, licensure issues, return to work and other professional issues related to recovery.
(6) "Recovery-oriented group" means a group such as alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and related organizations based on a philosophy of anonymity, belief in a power outside of oneself, a peer group association, and self-help.
(7) "Random drug screens" are laboratory tests to detect the presence of drugs of abuse in body fluids and other biologic specimens, which are performed at irregular intervals not known in advance by the person being tested.
(8) "Health care professional" is an individual who is licensed, certified or registered in Washington to engage in the delivery of health care to patients.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020. WSR 18-15-067, § 246-915-310, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 08-17-026, § 246-915-310, filed 8/13/08, effective 8/13/08; WSR 91-14-006 (Order 178B), § 246-915-310, filed 6/21/91, effective 7/22/91.]
246-915-320
(1) WRAMP is the board approved monitoring program. WRAMP will employ staff with the qualifications and knowledge of both substance abuse and the practice of physical therapy as defined in this chapter to be able to evaluate:
(2) WRAMP will enter into a monitoring contract with the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant and the board to oversee the physical therapist's or physical therapist assistant's required recovery activities.
(3) WRAMP may make exceptions to individual components of the contract that may be made on an individual basis as needed.
(4) WRAMP will determine, on an individual basis, whether a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant will be prohibited from engaging in the practice of physical therapy for a period of time and restrictions, if any, on the physical therapist's or physical therapist assistant's access to controlled substances in the work place.
(5) WRAMP will maintain records on participants.
(6) WRAMP will be responsible for providing feedback to the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant as to whether treatment progress is acceptable.
(7) WRAMP will report to the board any physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who fails to comply with the requirement of the monitoring program.
(8) The board approves WRAMP's procedures on treatment, monitoring, and limitations on the practice of physical therapy for those participating in the program.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020. WSR 18-15-067, § 246-915-320, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 08-17-026, § 246-915-320, filed 8/13/08, effective 8/13/08; WSR 91-14-006 (Order 178B), § 246-915-320, filed 6/21/91, effective 7/22/91.]
246-915-330
(1) Any physical therapist or physical therapist assistant participating in the substance abuse monitoring program shall:
(a) Undergo a complete psychosocial evaluation before entering the approved monitoring program. This evaluation will be performed by health care professional(s) with expertise in substance use disorder. The person(s) performing the evaluation shall not also be the provider of the recommended treatment.
(b) Enter into a contract with WRAMP which shall include, but not be limited to, the following terms, which require the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant to:
(i) Undergo the recommended level of treatment in an approved treatment facility, including aftercare.
(ii) Abstain from all mind-altering substances including alcohol and cannabis except for medications prescribed by an authorized prescriber, as defined in RCW 69.41.030 and 69.50.101.
(iii) Complete any prescribed aftercare program of the intensive treatment facility, which may include individual or group psychotherapy.
(iv) Cause the treatment counselor(s) to provide reports to the approved monitoring program at specified intervals. Reports must include treatment, prognosis and goals.
(v) Complete random or for cause drug screening as specified by WRAMP.
(vi) Attend support groups facilitated by a health care professional or recovery-oriented group meetings as specified by the monitoring contract.
(vii) Comply with specified employment conditions and restrictions as defined by the monitoring contract.
(viii) Agree in writing to allow WRAMP to release information to the board if the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant does not comply with the requirements of the monitoring contract or is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety.
(ix) Pay the costs of the substance use disorder evaluation, substance abuse treatment, and random drug screens.
(x) Sign any requested release of information authorizations.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020. WSR 18-15-067, § 246-915-330, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 08-17-026, § 246-915-330, filed 8/13/08, effective 8/13/08; WSR 91-14-006 (Order 178B), § 246-915-330, filed 6/21/91, effective 7/22/91.]
246-915-340
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 94-05-014 (Order 403B), § 246-915-340, filed 2/4/94, effective 3/7/94.]
246-915-350
(1) A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant may obtain an inactive credential as described in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 4.
(2) A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant with an inactive credential for three years or less who wishes to return to active status shall meet the requirements of chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 4.
(3) A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant with an inactive credential for more than three years, who have been in active practice in another United States jurisdiction, and wishes to return to active status shall:
(4) A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant with an inactive credential for more than three years, but less than five years, who has not been in active practice in another United States jurisdiction, and wishes to return to active status shall:
(a) Successfully pass the NPTE as provided in RCW 18.74.035. The board may waive reexamination if the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant presents evidence of continuing competency satisfactory to the board; and
(b) Shall meet the requirements of chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 4.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020. WSR 18-15-067, § 246-915-350, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023. WSR 08-17-026, § 246-915-350, filed 8/13/08, effective 8/13/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.073. WSR 05-09-003, § 246-915-350, filed 4/7/05, effective 5/8/05.]
246-915-360
Sharp debridement education and training.
Licensed physical therapists may perform sharp debridement upon showing evidence of adequate education and training. Physical therapists shall not delegate sharp debridement. The board will accept the following as adequate education and training:
(1) Twenty hours of mentored sharp debridement training in a clinical setting that includes observation, cotreatment, supervised treatment, and a case mix similar to the physical therapists' expected practice.
(2) Certification as a wound care specialist by the American Academy of Wound Management; the National Alliance of Wound Care; or other organizations approved by the board, meets the requirements of this section.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and chapter 18.74 RCW, RCW 18.340.020. WSR 18-15-067, § 246-915-360, filed 7/17/18, effective 8/17/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023, 18.74.010(11), and 18.74.160. WSR 06-18-044, § 246-915-360, filed 8/30/06, effective 9/30/06.]
246-915-370
246-915-380
Spinal manipulation—Endorsement. (Effective July 1, 2015, until June 30, 2020.)
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and 43.70.442. WSR 15-14-093, § 246-915-380, filed 6/29/15, effective 7/1/15.]
246-915-381
246-915-382
Spinal manipulation—Clinical supervisor. (Effective July 1, 2015, until June 30, 2020.)
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.023 and 43.70.442. WSR 15-14-093, § 246-915-382, filed 6/29/15, effective 7/1/15.]
(Effective until February 1, 2019)
246-915-990
Physical therapy fees and renewal cycle.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 15-19-149, § 246-915-990, filed 9/22/15, effective 1/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.110, 43.70.250, 2008 c 329. WSR 08-15-014, § 246-915-990, filed 7/7/08, effective 7/7/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250, [43.70.]280 and 43.70.110. WSR 05-12-012, § 246-915-990, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.073. WSR 05-09-003, § 246-915-990, filed 4/7/05, effective 5/8/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. WSR 99-08-101, § 246-915-990, filed 4/6/99, effective 7/1/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-915-990, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. WSR 91-13-002 (Order 173), § 246-915-990, filed 6/6/91, effective 7/7/91; WSR 91-05-004 (Order 128), § 246-915-990, filed 2/7/91, effective 3/10/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. WSR 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-915-990, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.24.086. WSR 87-10-028 (Order PM 650), § 308-42-075, filed 5/1/87. Statutory Authority: 1983 c 168 § 12. WSR 83-17-031 (Order PL 442), § 308-42-075, filed 8/10/83. Formerly WAC 308-42-100.]
Physical therapist fees and renewal cycle.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.510, 43.70.250, and 43.70.320. WSR 18-21-140, § 246-915-990, filed 10/19/18, effective 2/1/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 15-19-149, § 246-915-990, filed 9/22/15, effective 1/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.110, 43.70.250, 2008 c 329. WSR 08-15-014, § 246-915-990, filed 7/7/08, effective 7/7/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250, [43.70.]280 and 43.70.110. WSR 05-12-012, § 246-915-990, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.073. WSR 05-09-003, § 246-915-990, filed 4/7/05, effective 5/8/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. WSR 99-08-101, § 246-915-990, filed 4/6/99, effective 7/1/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-915-990, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. WSR 91-13-002 (Order 173), § 246-915-990, filed 6/6/91, effective 7/7/91; WSR 91-05-004 (Order 128), § 246-915-990, filed 2/7/91, effective 3/10/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. WSR 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-915-990, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.24.086. WSR 87-10-028 (Order PM 650), § 308-42-075, filed 5/1/87. Statutory Authority: 1983 c 168 § 12. WSR 83-17-031 (Order PL 442), § 308-42-075, filed 8/10/83. Formerly WAC 308-42-100.]
246-915-99005
Physical therapist assistant fees and renewal cycle.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 15-19-149, § 246-915-99005, filed 9/22/15, effective 1/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. WSR 08-13-068, § 246-915-99005, filed 6/13/08, effective 7/1/08.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.74.510, 43.70.250, and 43.70.320. WSR 18-21-140, § 246-915-99005, filed 10/19/18, effective 2/1/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 15-19-149, § 246-915-99005, filed 9/22/15, effective 1/1/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.250. WSR 08-13-068, § 246-915-99005, filed 6/13/08, effective 7/1/08.]