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WA Rev Code § 18.240.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.240 - Animal Massage Therapists.|18.240.010 - Definitions.

RCW 18.240.010 Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Board" means the veterinary board of governors established in chapter 18.92 RCW.(2) "Certified animal massage therapist" means an individual who provides external manipulation or pressure of soft tissues by use of the hands, body, or device designed and limited to providing massage. Animal massage may include techniques such as stroking, percussions, compressions, friction, Swedish gymnastics or movements, gliding, kneading, range of motion or stretching, and fascial or connective tissue stretching, with or without the aid of superficial heat, cold, water, lubricants, or salts. Animal massage does not include: Diagnosis, prognosis, or all treatment of diseases, deformities, defects, wounds, or injuries of animals; attempts to adjust or manipulate any articulations of the animal's body or spine or mobilization of these articulations by the use of a thrusting force; acupuncture involving the use of needles; or mechanical therapies that are restricted to the field of veterinary medicine. Animal massage may be performed solely for purposes of patient well-being.(3) "Department" means the department of health.(4) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee.[ 2016 c 41 § 20; 2007 c 70 § 2.]NOTES:Effective date—2016 c 41: See note following RCW 18.108.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.240.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.240 - Animal Massage Therapists.|18.240.020 - Certification required.

RCW 18.240.020 Certification required.No person may practice as a certified animal massage therapist in this state without having a certification issued by the secretary unless he or she is exempt under RCW 18.240.040.[ 2016 c 41 § 21; 2007 c 70 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—2016 c 41: See note following RCW 18.108.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.240.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.240 - Animal Massage Therapists.|18.240.030 - Certification requirements.

RCW 18.240.030 Certification requirements.The secretary shall issue a certificate to any applicant who demonstrates that the following requirements have been met:(1) Successful completion of a training program approved by the secretary that includes three hundred hours of instruction in general animal massage techniques, kinesiology, anatomy, physiology, behavior, first aid care, and handling techniques as follows:(a) For a certificate to practice animal massage on large animals, the three hundred hours of specialized instruction must be related to the performance of animal massage on large animals; and(b) For a certificate to practice animal massage on small animals, the three hundred hours of specialized instruction must be related to the performance of animal massage on small animals; and(2) Successful completion of a competency evaluation, approved by the secretary, in either large animal massage or small animal massage, or both.[ 2007 c 70 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 18.240.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.240 - Animal Massage Therapists.|18.240.040 - Limitation of chapter.

RCW 18.240.040 Limitation of chapter.Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or restrict:(1) The practice of veterinary medicine by those who are in compliance with chapter 18.92 RCW;(2) The practice of animal massage by those who are in compliance with chapter 18.108 RCW;(3) The practice of animal massage therapy by a person who is a regular student in an educational program whose performance of services is pursuant to a regular course of instruction or assignments from an instructor and under the general supervision of the instructor; or(4) The use of animal massage techniques by the owner of the animal who is the recipient of the services or by an employee of the owner or another person providing gratuitous assistance.[ 2007 c 70 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 18.240.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.240 - Animal Massage Therapists.|18.240.050 - Secretary's authority.

RCW 18.240.050 Secretary's authority.In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to:(1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as required to implement this chapter;(2) Establish all certification and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.110 and 43.70.250;(3) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter;(4) Certify an applicant or deny certification based upon unprofessional conduct or impairment governed by the uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW;(5) Deny certification to applicants who do not meet the training, competency evaluation, and conduct requirements for certification;(6) Hire clerical, administrative, investigative, and other staff as needed to implement this chapter;(7) Maintain the official department record for all applicants and persons with certifications;(8) Review coursework and training taken by an applicant in another state to determine whether it is substantially equivalent to that required under this chapter and determine whether additional coursework or training is needed before taking an examination for certification under RCW 18.240.060;(9) Approve education and training programs; and(10) Convene temporary work groups of individuals knowledgeable in the practice of animal massage to advise the secretary on appropriate standards of practice and credentialing, as necessary.[ 2007 c 70 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 18.240.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.240 - Animal Massage Therapists.|18.240.060 - Examinations.

RCW 18.240.060 Examinations.(1) The date and location of examinations must be established by the secretary. Applicants who have been found by the secretary to meet the other requirements for obtaining a certificate must be scheduled for the next examination following the filing of the application. The secretary shall establish by rule the examination application deadline.(2) The secretary shall examine each applicant, by means determined most effective, on subjects appropriate to the scope of practice, as applicable. The examinations must be limited to the purpose of determining whether the applicant possesses the minimum skill and knowledge necessary to practice competently.(3) The examination papers, all grading of the papers, and the grading of any practical work must be preserved for a period of not less than one year after the secretary has made and published the decisions. All examinations must be conducted under fair and wholly impartial methods.(4) Any applicant failing to make the required grade in the first examination may take up to three subsequent examinations as the applicant desires upon prepaying a fee determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 for each subsequent examination. Upon failing four examinations, the secretary may invalidate the original application and require remedial education before the person may take future examinations.(5) The secretary may approve an examination prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing agencies for use by an applicant in meeting the certification requirements.[ 2007 c 70 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 18.240.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.240 - Animal Massage Therapists.|18.240.070 - Applicant certification—Fees.

RCW 18.240.070 Applicant certification—Fees.The secretary shall certify an applicant on forms provided by the secretary. Each applicant shall pay a fee determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250. The fee must accompany the application.[ 2007 c 70 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 18.240.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.240 - Animal Massage Therapists.|18.240.080 - Renewal of certification.

RCW 18.240.080 Renewal of certification.The secretary shall establish by rule the procedural requirements and fees for renewal of certification. Failure to renew invalidates the certification and all privileges granted by the certification.[ 2007 c 70 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 18.240.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.240 - Animal Massage Therapists.|18.240.090 - Application of uniform disciplinary act.

RCW 18.240.090 Application of uniform disciplinary act.The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs the uncertified practice, the issuance and denial of certification, and the discipline of persons certified under this chapter. The secretary is the disciplining authority under this chapter.[ 2007 c 70 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 18.250.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.250 - Athletic Trainers.|18.250.005 - Purpose.

RCW 18.250.005 Purpose.It is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the licensure of persons offering athletic training services to the public and to ensure standards of competence and professional conduct on the part of athletic trainers.[ 2007 c 253 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.250.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.250 - Athletic Trainers.|18.250.020 - Secretary's authority—Application of uniform disciplinary act.

RCW 18.250.020 Secretary's authority—Application of uniform disciplinary act.(1) In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary may:(a) Adopt rules, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, necessary to implement this chapter;(b) Establish all license, examination, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250;(c) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter;(d) Establish administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280. All fees collected under this section must be credited to the health professions account as required under RCW 43.70.320;(e) Develop and administer, or approve, or both, examinations to applicants for a license under this chapter;(f) Establish continuing education requirements by rule;(g) Issue a license to any applicant who has met the education, training, and examination requirements for licensure and deny a license to applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications for licensure. However, denial of licenses based on unprofessional conduct or impaired practice is governed by the uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW;(h) In consultation with the committee, approve examinations prepared or administered by private testing agencies or organizations for use by an applicant in meeting the licensing requirements under RCW 18.250.060;(i) Determine which states have credentialing requirements substantially equivalent to those of this state, and issue licenses to individuals credentialed in those states that have successfully fulfilled the requirements of RCW 18.250.080;(j) Hire clerical, administrative, and investigative staff as needed to implement and administer this chapter;(k) Maintain the official department record of all applicants and licensees; and(l) Establish requirements and procedures for an inactive license.(2) The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.[ 2014 c 194 § 2; 2007 c 253 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 18.250.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.250 - Athletic Trainers.|18.250.030 - Athletic training advisory committee.

RCW 18.250.030 Athletic training advisory committee.(1) The athletic training advisory committee is formed to further the purposes of this chapter.(2) The committee consists of five members. Four members of the committee must be athletic trainers licensed under this chapter and residing in this state, must have not less than five years' experience in the practice of athletic training, and must be actively engaged in practice within two years of appointment. The fifth member must be appointed from the public at large, and have an interest in the rights of consumers of health services.(3) The committee may provide advice on matters specifically identified and requested by the secretary, such as applications for licenses.(4) The committee may be requested by the secretary to approve an examination required for licensure under this chapter.(5) The committee, at the request of the secretary, may recommend rules in accordance with the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW, relating to standards for appropriateness of athletic training care.(6) The committee must meet during the year as necessary to provide advice to the secretary. The committee may elect a chair and a vice chair. A majority of the members currently serving constitute a quorum.(7) Each member of the committee must be reimbursed for travel expenses as authorized in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060. In addition, members of the committee must be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 when engaged in the authorized business of the committee.(8) The secretary, members of the committee, or individuals acting on their behalf are immune from suit in any action, civil or criminal, based on any credentialing or disciplinary proceedings or other official acts performed in the course of their duties.[ 2007 c 253 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 18.250.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.250 - Athletic Trainers.|18.250.040 - License required.

RCW 18.250.040 License required.(1) It is unlawful for any person to practice or offer to practice as an athletic trainer, or to represent themselves or other persons to be legally able to provide services as an athletic trainer, unless the person is licensed under the provisions of this chapter.(2) No person may use the title "athletic trainer," the letters "ATC" or "LAT," the terms "sports trainer," "team trainer," "trainer," or any other words, abbreviations, or insignia in connection with his or her name to indicate or imply, directly or indirectly, that he or she is an athletic trainer without being licensed in accordance with this chapter as an athletic trainer.[ 2019 c 358 § 1; 2007 c 253 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 18.250.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.250 - Athletic Trainers.|18.250.050 - Limitations of chapter.

RCW 18.250.050 Limitations of chapter.Nothing in this chapter may prohibit, restrict, or require licensure of:(1) Any person licensed, certified, or registered in this state and performing services within the authorized scope of practice;(2) The practice by an individual employed by the government of the United States as an athletic trainer while engaged in the performance of duties prescribed by the laws of the United States;(3) Any person pursuing a supervised course of study in an accredited athletic training educational program, if the person is designated by a title that clearly indicates a student or trainee status;(4) An athletic trainer from another state for purposes of continuing education, consulting, or performing athletic training services while accompanying his or her group, individual, or representatives into Washington state on a temporary basis for no more than ninety days in a calendar year;(5) Any elementary, secondary, or postsecondary school teacher, educator, or coach who does not represent themselves to the public as an athletic trainer; or(6) A personal or fitness trainer employed by an athletic club or fitness center and not representing themselves as an athletic trainer or performing the duties of an athletic trainer provided under RCW 18.250.010(4)(a) (ii) through (vi).[ 2019 c 358 § 2; 2007 c 253 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 18.250.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.250 - Athletic Trainers.|18.250.060 - Applicant requirements.

RCW 18.250.060 Applicant requirements.An applicant for an athletic trainer license must:(1) Have received a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited four-year college or university that meets the academic standards of athletic training, accepted by the secretary, as advised by the committee;(2) Have successfully completed an examination administered or approved by the secretary, in consultation with the committee; and(3) Submit an application on forms prescribed by the secretary and pay the licensure fee required under this chapter.[ 2007 c 253 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 18.250.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.250 - Athletic Trainers.|18.250.070 - Treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning—Referral to licensed health care provider.

RCW 18.250.070 Treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning—Referral to licensed health care provider.(1) Except as necessary to provide emergency care of athletic injuries, an athletic trainer shall not provide treatment, rehabilitation, or reconditioning services to any person except as specified in guidelines established with a licensed health care provider who is licensed to perform the services provided in the guidelines.(2) If there is no improvement in an athlete who has sustained an athletic injury within fifteen days of initiation of treatment, rehabilitation, or reconditioning, the athletic trainer must refer the athlete to a licensed health care provider that is appropriately licensed to assist the athlete.(3) If an athletic injury requires treatment, rehabilitation, or reconditioning for more than forty-five days, the athletic trainer must consult with, or refer the athlete to a licensed health care provider. The athletic trainer shall document the action taken.[ 2007 c 253 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 18.250.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.250 - Athletic Trainers.|18.250.080 - Application procedures, requirements, and fees.

RCW 18.250.080 Application procedures, requirements, and fees.Each applicant and license holder must comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280. The secretary shall furnish a license to any person who applies and who has qualified under the provisions of this chapter.[ 2007 c 253 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 18.250.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.250 - Athletic Trainers.|18.250.090 - Practice setting not restricted.

RCW 18.250.090 Practice setting not restricted.Nothing in this chapter restricts the ability of athletic trainers to work in the practice setting of his or her choice.[ 2007 c 253 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 18.250.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.250 - Athletic Trainers.|18.250.100 - Health carrier contract with athletic trainer not required.

RCW 18.250.100 Health carrier contract with athletic trainer not required.Nothing in this chapter may be construed to require that a health carrier defined in RCW 48.43.005 contract with a person licensed as an athletic trainer under this chapter.[ 2007 c 253 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 18.250.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.250 - Athletic Trainers.|18.250.110 - Medications.

RCW 18.250.110 Medications.(1) An athletic trainer licensed under this chapter may purchase, store, and administer over-the-counter topical medications such as hydrocortisone, fluocinonide, topical anesthetics, silver sulfadiazine, lidocaine, magnesium sulfate, zinc oxide, and other similar medications, as prescribed by an authorized health care practitioner for the practice of athletic training.(a) An athletic trainer may not administer any medications to a student in a public school as defined in RCW 28A.150.010 or private schools governed by chapter 28A.195 RCW.(b) An athletic trainer may administer medications consistent with this section to a minor in a setting other than a school, if the minor's parent or guardian provides written consent.(2) An athletic trainer licensed under this chapter who has completed an anaphylaxis training program in accordance with RCW 70.54.440 may administer an epinephrine autoinjector to any individual who the athletic trainer believes in good faith is experiencing anaphylaxis as authorized by RCW 70.54.440.[ 2019 c 358 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 18.250.901 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.250 - Athletic Trainers.|18.250.901 - Effective date—2007 c 253.

RCW 18.250.901 Effective date—2007 c 253.This act takes effect July 1, 2008.[ 2007 c 253 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 18.250.902 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.250 - Athletic Trainers.|18.250.902 - Implementation—2007 c 253.

RCW 18.250.902 Implementation—2007 c 253.The secretary of health may take the necessary steps to ensure that this act is implemented on its effective date.[ 2007 c 253 § 17.]
WA Rev Code § 18.260.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.260 - Dental Professionals.|18.260.010 - Definitions.

RCW 18.260.010 Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Close supervision" means that a supervising dentist whose patient is being treated has personally diagnosed the condition to be treated and has personally authorized the procedures to be performed. The supervising dentist is continuously on-site and physically present in the treatment facility while the procedures are performed by the assistive personnel and capable of responding immediately in the event of an emergency. The term does not require a supervising dentist to be physically present in the operatory.(2) "Commission" means the Washington state dental quality assurance commission created in chapter 18.32 RCW.(3) "Dental assistant" means a person who is registered by the commission to provide supportive services to a licensed dentist to the extent provided in this chapter and under the close supervision of a dentist.(4) "Dentist" means an individual who holds a license to practice dentistry under chapter 18.32 RCW.(5) "Department" means the department of health.(6) "Expanded function dental auxiliary" means a person who is licensed by the commission to provide supportive services to a licensed dentist to the extent provided in this chapter and under the specified level of supervision of a dentist.(7) "General supervision" means that a supervising dentist has examined and diagnosed the patient and provided subsequent instructions to be performed by the assistive personnel, but does not require that the dentist be physically present in the treatment facility.(8) "Secretary" means the secretary of health.(9) "Supervising dentist" means a dentist licensed under chapter 18.32 RCW that is responsible for providing the appropriate level of supervision for dental assistants and expanded function dental auxiliaries.[ 2007 c 269 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 18.260.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.260 - Dental Professionals.|18.260.020 - Registration or license required.

RCW 18.260.020 Registration or license required.(1) No person may practice or represent himself or herself as a registered dental assistant by use of any title or description without being registered by the commission as having met the standards established for registration under this chapter unless he or she is exempt under RCW 18.260.110.(2) No person may practice or represent himself or herself as a licensed expanded function dental auxiliary by use of any title or description without being licensed by the commission under this chapter unless he or she is exempt under RCW 18.260.110.[ 2007 c 269 § 2.]