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WA Rev Code § 18.35.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.050 - Examination—Required—When offered—Review.

RCW 18.35.050 Examination—Required—When offered—Review.Except as otherwise provided in this chapter an applicant for license shall appear at a time and place and before such persons as the department may designate to be examined by written or practical tests, or both. Examinations in hearing aid specialist, speech-language pathology, and audiology shall be held within the state at least once a year. The examinations shall be reviewed annually by the board and the department, and revised as necessary. The examinations shall include appropriate subject matter to ensure the competence of the applicant. Nationally recognized examinations in the fields of fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments, speech-language pathology, and audiology may be used to determine if applicants are qualified for licensure. An applicant who fails an examination may apply for reexamination upon payment of a reexamination fee. The hearing aid specialist reexamination fee for hearing aid specialists and audiologists shall be set by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250.[ 2014 c 189 § 5; 2002 c 310 § 5; 1996 c 200 § 6; 1993 c 313 § 2; 1989 c 198 § 3; 1983 c 39 § 5; 1973 1st ex.s. c 106 § 5.]NOTES:Work group—2014 c 189: See note following RCW 18.35.010.Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.35.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.060 - Interim permit—Issuance.

RCW 18.35.060 Interim permit—Issuance.The department, upon approval by the board, shall issue an interim permit authorizing an applicant for speech-language pathologist licensure or audiologist licensure who, except for the postgraduate professional experience and the examination requirements, meets the academic and practicum requirements of RCW 18.35.040(2) to practice under supervision. The interim permit is valid for a period of one year from date of issuance. The board shall determine conditions for the interim permit.[ 2005 c 45 § 3; 2002 c 310 § 6; 1998 c 142 § 4; 1997 c 275 § 3. Prior: 1996 c 200 § 7; 1996 c 191 § 19; 1993 c 313 § 3; 1991 c 3 § 82; 1985 c 7 § 31; 1983 c 39 § 6; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 37; 1973 1st ex.s. c 106 § 6.]NOTES:Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.35.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.070 - Examination—Contents—Tests.

RCW 18.35.070 Examination—Contents—Tests.The hearing aid specialist written or practical examination, or both, provided in RCW 18.35.050 shall consist of:(1) Tests of knowledge in the following areas as they pertain to the fitting of hearing instruments:(a) Basic physics of sound;(b) The human hearing mechanism, including the science of hearing and the causes and rehabilitation of abnormal hearing and hearing disorders; and(c) Structure and function of hearing instruments.(2) Tests of proficiency in the following areas as they pertain to the fitting of hearing instruments:(a) Pure tone audiometry, including air conduction testing and bone conduction testing;(b) Live voice or recorded voice speech audiometry, including speech reception threshold testing and speech discrimination testing;(c) Effective masking;(d) Recording and evaluation of audiograms and speech audiometry to determine hearing instrument candidacy;(e) Selection and adaptation of hearing instruments and testing of hearing instruments; and(f) Taking ear mold impressions.(3) Evidence of knowledge regarding the medical and rehabilitation facilities for children and adults that are available in the area served.(4) Evidence of knowledge of grounds for revocation or suspension of license under the provisions of this chapter.(5) Any other tests as the board may by rule establish.[ 2014 c 189 § 6; 1996 c 200 § 8; 1973 1st ex.s. c 106 § 7.]NOTES:Work group—2014 c 189: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.35.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.080 - License—Generally.

RCW 18.35.080 License—Generally.(1) The department shall license each qualified applicant who satisfactorily completes the required examinations for his or her profession and complies with administrative procedures and administrative requirements established pursuant to RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.(2) The board shall waive the requirements of RCW 18.35.040 and 18.35.050 and grant an audiology license to a person who on January 1, 2003, holds a current audiology certificate issued by the department.(3) The board shall waive the requirements of RCW 18.35.040 and 18.35.050 and grant a speech-language pathology license to a person who on January 1, 2003, holds a current speech-language pathology certificate issued by the department.[ 2002 c 310 § 7; 1997 c 275 § 4. Prior: 1996 c 200 § 9; 1996 c 191 § 20; 1991 c 3 § 83; 1989 c 198 § 4; 1985 c 7 § 32; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 38; 1973 1st ex.s. c 106 § 8.]NOTES:Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.35.085 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.085 - Credentialing by endorsement.

RCW 18.35.085 Credentialing by endorsement.An applicant holding a credential in another state, territory, or the District of Columbia may be credentialed to practice in this state without examination if the board determines that the other state's credentialing standards are substantially equivalent to the standards in this state.[ 1996 c 200 § 10; 1991 c 332 § 31.]NOTES:Application to scope of practice—Captions not law—1991 c 332: See notes following RCW 18.130.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.35.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.090 - Compliance with administrative procedures, requirements—Display of license—Continuing education, competency standards.

RCW 18.35.090 Compliance with administrative procedures, requirements—Display of license—Continuing education, competency standards.Each person who engages in practice under this chapter shall comply with administrative procedures and administrative requirements established under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 and shall keep the license or interim permit conspicuously posted in the place of business at all times. The secretary may establish mandatory continuing education requirements and/or continued competency standards to be met by licensees or interim permit holders as a condition for license or interim permit renewal.[ 2002 c 310 § 8; 1998 c 142 § 5; 1997 c 275 § 5. Prior: 1996 c 200 § 11; 1996 c 191 § 21; 1991 c 3 § 84; 1989 c 198 § 5; 1985 c 7 § 33; 1983 c 39 § 7; 1973 1st ex.s. c 106 § 9.]NOTES:Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.35.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.100 - Place of business.

RCW 18.35.100 Place of business.(1) Every hearing aid specialist, audiologist, speech-language pathologist, or interim permit holder, who is regulated under this chapter, shall notify the department in writing of the regular address of the place or places in the state of Washington where the person practices or intends to practice more than twenty consecutive business days and of any change thereof within ten days of such change. Failure to notify the department in writing shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of the license or interim permit.(2) The department shall keep a record of the places of business of persons who hold licenses or interim permits.(3) Any notice required to be given by the department to a person who holds a license or interim permit may be given by mailing it to the address of the last establishment or facility of which the person has notified the department, except that notice to a licensee or interim permit holder of proceedings to deny, suspend, or revoke the license or interim permit shall be by certified or registered mail or by means authorized for service of process.[ 2014 c 189 § 8; 2002 c 310 § 10; 1998 c 142 § 6; 1996 c 200 § 13; 1983 c 39 § 8; 1973 1st ex.s. c 106 § 10.]NOTES:Work group—2014 c 189: See note following RCW 18.35.010.Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.35.105 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.105 - Records—Contents.

RCW 18.35.105 Records—Contents.Each licensee and interim permit holder under this chapter shall keep records of all services rendered for a minimum of three years. These records shall contain the names and addresses of all persons to whom services were provided. Hearing aid specialists, audiologists, and interim permit holders shall also record the date the hearing instrument warranty expires, a description of the services and the dates the services were provided, and copies of any contracts and receipts. All records, as required pursuant to this chapter or by rule, shall be owned by the establishment or facility and shall remain with the establishment or facility in the event the licensee changes employment. If a contract between the establishment or facility and the licensee provides that the records are to remain with the licensee, copies of such records shall be provided to the establishment or facility.[ 2014 c 189 § 9; 2002 c 310 § 11; 1998 c 142 § 7; 1996 c 200 § 14; 1989 c 198 § 6; 1983 c 39 § 16.]NOTES:Work group—2014 c 189: See note following RCW 18.35.010.Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.35.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.120 - Disciplinary action—Additional grounds.

RCW 18.35.120 Disciplinary action—Additional grounds.A licensee or interim permit holder under this chapter may also be subject to disciplinary action if the licensee or interim permit holder:(1) Is found guilty in any court of any crime involving forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, larceny, extortion, or conspiracy to defraud and ten years have not elapsed since the date of the conviction; or(2) Has a judgment entered against him or her in any civil action involving forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, larceny, extortion, or conspiracy to defraud and five years have not elapsed since the date of the entry of the final judgment in the action, but a license shall not be issued unless the judgment debt has been discharged; or(3) Has a judgment entered against him or her under chapter 19.86 RCW and two years have not elapsed since the entry of the final judgment; but a license shall not be issued unless there has been full compliance with the terms of such judgment, if any. The judgment shall not be grounds for denial, suspension, nonrenewal, or revocation of a license unless the judgment arises out of and is based on acts of the applicant, licensee, or employee of the licensee; or(4) Commits unprofessional conduct as defined in RCW 18.130.180 of the uniform disciplinary act.[ 2002 c 310 § 13; 1998 c 142 § 9; 1996 c 200 § 17; 1983 c 39 § 10; 1973 1st ex.s. c 106 § 12.]NOTES:Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.Penalties authorized: RCW 18.35.161.
WA Rev Code § 18.35.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.140 - Powers and duties of department.

RCW 18.35.140 Powers and duties of department.The powers and duties of the department, in addition to the powers and duties provided under other sections of this chapter, are as follows:(1) To provide space necessary to carry out the examination set forth in RCW 18.35.070 of applicants for hearing aid specialist licenses or audiology licenses.(2) To authorize all disbursements necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.(3) To require the periodic examination of testing equipment, as defined by the board, and to carry out the periodic inspection of facilities or establishments of persons who are licensed under this chapter, as reasonably required within the discretion of the department.(4) To appoint advisory committees as necessary.(5) To keep a record of proceedings under this chapter and a register of all persons licensed or holding interim permits under this chapter. The register shall show the name of every living licensee or interim permit holder for hearing aid specialist, every living licensee or interim permit holder for speech-language pathology, and every living licensee or interim permit holder for audiology, with his or her last known place of residence and the date and number of his or her license or interim permit.[ 2014 c 189 § 11; 2002 c 310 § 14; 1998 c 142 § 10; 1996 c 200 § 18; 1993 c 313 § 5; 1983 c 39 § 11; 1973 1st ex.s. c 106 § 14.]NOTES:Work group—2014 c 189: See note following RCW 18.35.010.Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.35.161 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.161 - Board—Powers and duties.

RCW 18.35.161 Board—Powers and duties.The board shall have the following powers and duties:(1) To establish by rule such minimum standards and procedures in the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments as deemed appropriate and in the public interest;(2) To adopt any other rules necessary to implement this chapter and which are not inconsistent with it;(3) To develop, approve, and administer or supervise the administration of examinations to applicants for licensure under this chapter;(4) To require a licensee or interim permit holder to make restitution to any individual injured by a violation of this chapter or chapter 18.130 RCW, the uniform disciplinary act. The authority to require restitution does not limit the board's authority to take other action deemed appropriate and provided for in this chapter or chapter 18.130 RCW;(5) To pass upon the qualifications of applicants for licensure or interim permits and to certify to the secretary;(6) To recommend requirements for continuing education and continuing competency requirements as a prerequisite to renewing a license or certification under this chapter;(7) To keep an official record of all its proceedings. The record is evidence of all proceedings of the board that are set forth in this record;(8) To adopt rules, if the board finds it appropriate, in response to questions put to it by professional health associations, hearing aid specialists, audiologists, speech-language pathologists, interim permit holders, and consumers in this state; and(9) To adopt rules relating to standards of care relating to hearing aid specialists or audiologists, including the dispensing of hearing instruments, and relating to speech-language pathologists, including dispensing of communication devices.[ 2014 c 189 § 13; 2010 c 65 § 4; 2002 c 310 § 16; 1998 c 142 § 11; 1996 c 200 § 20; 1993 c 313 § 7; 1987 c 150 § 23; 1983 c 39 § 13.]NOTES:Work group—2014 c 189: See note following RCW 18.35.010.Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
WA Rev Code § 18.35.162 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.162 - Unprofessional conduct.

RCW 18.35.162 Unprofessional conduct.Violation of the standards adopted by rule under RCW 18.35.161 is unprofessional conduct under this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW.[ 1996 c 200 § 21.]
WA Rev Code § 18.35.172 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.172 - Application of uniform disciplinary act.

RCW 18.35.172 Application of uniform disciplinary act.The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses and interim permits, and the discipline of licensees and permit holders under this chapter.[ 2002 c 310 § 17; 1998 c 142 § 12; 1996 c 200 § 22; 1987 c 150 § 21.]NOTES:Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
WA Rev Code § 18.35.175 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.175 - Unlawful sales practices.

RCW 18.35.175 Unlawful sales practices.It is unlawful to fit or dispense a hearing instrument to a resident of this state if the attempted sale or purchase is offered or made by telephone or mail order and there is no face-to-face contact to test or otherwise determine the needs of the prospective purchaser. This section does not apply to the sale of hearing instruments by wholesalers to licensees under this chapter.[ 2002 c 310 § 18; 1996 c 200 § 23; 1983 c 39 § 21.]NOTES:Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.35.180 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.180 - Application of Consumer Protection Act and False Advertising Act.

RCW 18.35.180 Application of Consumer Protection Act and False Advertising Act.Acts and practices in the course of trade in the promoting, advertising, selling, fitting, and dispensing of hearing instruments shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 19.86 RCW (Consumer Protection Act) and RCW 9.04.050 (False Advertising Act) and any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute violation of RCW 19.86.020.[ 1996 c 200 § 24; 1973 1st ex.s. c 106 § 18.]
WA Rev Code § 18.35.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.190 - Valid license prerequisite to suits.

RCW 18.35.190 Valid license prerequisite to suits.In addition to remedies otherwise provided by law, in any action brought by or on behalf of a person required to be licensed or to hold an interim permit under this chapter, or by any assignee or transferee, it shall be necessary to allege and prove that the licensee or interim permit holder at the time of the transaction held a valid license or interim permit as required by this chapter, and that such license or interim permit has not been suspended or revoked pursuant to RCW 18.35.110, 18.35.120, or 18.130.160.[ 2002 c 310 § 20; 1998 c 142 § 14; 1996 c 200 § 26; 1989 c 198 § 8; 1987 c 150 § 24; 1983 c 39 § 14; 1973 1st ex.s. c 106 § 19.]NOTES:Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
WA Rev Code § 18.35.195 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.195 - Exemptions.

RCW 18.35.195 Exemptions.(1) This chapter shall not apply to military or federal government employees.(2) This chapter does not prohibit or regulate:(a) Fitting or dispensing by students enrolled in a board-approved program who are directly supervised by a licensed hearing aid specialist, a licensed audiologist under the provisions of this chapter, or an instructor at a two-year hearing aid specialist degree program that is approved by the board;(b) Hearing aid specialists, speech-language pathologists, or audiologists of other states, territories, or countries, or the District of Columbia while appearing as clinicians of bona fide educational seminars sponsored by speech-language pathology, audiology, hearing aid specialist, medical, or other healing art professional associations so long as such activities do not go beyond the scope of practice defined by this chapter; and(c) The practice of audiology or speech-language pathology by persons certified by the Washington professional educator standards board as educational staff associates, except for those persons electing to be licensed under this chapter. However, a person certified by the board as an educational staff associate who practices outside the school setting must be a licensed audiologist or licensed speech-language pathologist.[ 2014 c 189 § 15; 2006 c 263 § 802; 2005 c 45 § 4; 2002 c 310 § 21; 1998 c 142 § 15; 1996 c 200 § 27; 1983 c 39 § 22.]NOTES:Work group—2014 c 189: See note following RCW 18.35.010.Findings—Purpose—Part headings not law—2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.35.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.200 - Other laws unaffected.

RCW 18.35.200 Other laws unaffected.The provisions of this chapter shall not exclude the application of any other law to persons or circumstances covered under this chapter.[ 1973 1st ex.s. c 106 § 20.]
WA Rev Code § 18.35.205 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.35 - Hearing and Speech Services.|18.35.205 - Chapter exclusive.

RCW 18.35.205 Chapter exclusive.The legislature finds that the public health, safety, and welfare would best be protected by uniform regulation of hearing aid specialists, speech-language pathologists, speech-language pathology assistants, audiologists, and interim permit holders throughout the state. Therefore, the provisions of this chapter relating to the licensing of hearing aid specialists, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists, the certification of speech-language pathology assistants, and regulation of interim permit holders and their respective establishments or facilities is exclusive. No political subdivision of the state of Washington within whose jurisdiction a hearing aid specialist, audiologist, or speech-language pathologist establishment or facility is located may require any registrations, bonds, licenses, certificates, or interim permits of the establishment or facility or its employees or charge any fee for the same or similar purposes: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That nothing herein shall limit or abridge the authority of any political subdivision to levy and collect a general and nondiscriminatory license fee levied on all businesses, or to levy a tax based upon the gross business conducted by any firm within the political subdivision.[ 2014 c 189 § 16; 2009 c 301 § 6; 2002 c 310 § 22; 1998 c 142 § 16; 1996 c 200 § 28; 1983 c 39 § 24.]NOTES:Work group—2014 c 189: See note following RCW 18.35.010.Intent—Implementation—2009 c 301: See notes following RCW 18.35.010.Speech-language pathology assistants—Certification requirements—2009 c 301: See note following RCW 18.35.040.Effective date—2002 c 310: See note following RCW 18.35.010.Effective date—1998 c 142 §§ 1-14 and 16-20: See note following RCW 18.35.010.