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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.235 - Uniform Regulation of Business and Professions Act. › 18.235.040 - Director's authority.

RCW 18.235.040
Director's authority.
The director has the following additional authority:
(1) To employ investigative, administrative, and clerical staff as necessary for the enforcement of this chapter, except as provided otherwise by statute;
(2) Upon request of a board or commission, to appoint not more than three pro tem members as provided in this subsection. Individuals appointed as pro tem members of a board or commission must meet the same minimum qualifications as regular members of the board or commission. While serving as a pro tem board or commission member, a person so appointed has all the powers, duties, and immunities, and is entitled to the entitlements, including travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060, of a regular member of the board or commission; and
(3) To establish fees to be paid for witnesses, expert witnesses, and consultants used in any investigation or adjudicative proceedings as authorized by RCW 34.05.446.
[ 2007 c 256 § 13; 2002 c 86 § 105.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.235 - Uniform Regulation of Business and Professions Act. › 18.235.050 - Statement of charges—Hearing.

RCW 18.235.050
Statement of charges—Hearing.
(1) If the disciplinary authority determines, upon investigation, that there is reason to believe that a license holder or applicant for a license has violated RCW 18.235.130 or has not met a minimum eligibility criteria for licensure, the disciplinary authority may prepare and serve the license holder or applicant a statement of charge, charges, or intent to deny. A notice that the license holder or applicant may request a hearing to contest the charge, charges, or intent to deny must accompany the statement. The license holder or applicant must file a request for a hearing with the disciplinary authority within twenty days after being served the statement of charges or statement of intent to deny. The failure to request a hearing constitutes a default, whereupon the disciplinary authority may enter a decision on the facts available to it.
(2) If a license holder or applicant for a license requests a hearing, the disciplinary authority must fix the time of the hearing as soon as convenient, but not earlier than thirty days after the service of charge, charges, or intent to deny. The disciplinary authority may hold a hearing sooner than thirty days only if the disciplinary authority has issued a summary suspension or summary restriction.
[ 2007 c 256 § 14; 2002 c 86 § 106.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.235 - Uniform Regulation of Business and Professions Act. › 18.235.060 - Procedures governing adjudicative proceedings.

RCW 18.235.060
Procedures governing adjudicative proceedings.
The procedures governing adjudicative proceedings before agencies under chapter 34.05 RCW, the administrative procedure act, govern all hearings before the disciplinary authority. The disciplinary authority has, in addition to the powers and duties set forth in this chapter, all of the powers and duties under chapter 34.05 RCW, which include, without limitation, all powers relating to the administration of oaths, the receipt of evidence, the issuance and enforcing of subpoenas, and the taking of depositions.
[ 2002 c 86 § 107.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.235 - Uniform Regulation of Business and Professions Act. › 18.235.070 - Previous denial, revocation, or suspension of license.

RCW 18.235.070
Previous denial, revocation, or suspension of license.
The department shall not issue a license to any person whose license has been previously denied, revoked, or suspended by the disciplinary authority for that profession or business, except in conformity with the terms and conditions of the certificate or order of denial, revocation, or suspension, or in conformity with any order of reinstatement issued by the disciplinary authority, or in accordance with the final judgment in any proceeding for review instituted under this chapter.
[ 2002 c 86 § 108.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.235 - Uniform Regulation of Business and Professions Act. › 18.235.080 - Orders.

RCW 18.235.080
Orders.
An order pursuant to proceedings authorized by this chapter, after due notice and findings in accordance with this chapter and chapter 34.05 RCW, or an order of summary suspension entered under this chapter, takes effect immediately upon its being served. The final order, if appealed to the court, may not be stayed pending the appeal unless the disciplinary authority or court to which the appeal is taken enters an order staying the order of the disciplinary authority, which stay shall provide for terms necessary to protect the public.
[ 2007 c 256 § 15; 2002 c 86 § 109.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.235 - Uniform Regulation of Business and Professions Act. › 18.235.090 - Appeal.

RCW 18.235.090
Appeal.
A person who has been disciplined or has been denied a license by a disciplinary authority may appeal the decision as provided in chapter 34.05 RCW.
[ 2007 c 256 § 16; 2002 c 86 § 110.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.235 - Uniform Regulation of Business and Professions Act. › 18.235.100 - Reinstatement.

RCW 18.235.100
Reinstatement.
A person whose license has been suspended or revoked under this chapter may petition the disciplinary authority for reinstatement after an interval of time and upon conditions determined by the disciplinary authority in the order suspending or revoking the license. The disciplinary authority shall act on the petition in accordance with the adjudicative proceedings provided under chapter 34.05 RCW and may impose such conditions as authorized by RCW 18.235.110. The disciplinary authority may require successful completion of an examination as a condition of reinstatement.
[ 2007 c 256 § 17; 2002 c 86 § 111.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.235 - Uniform Regulation of Business and Professions Act. › 18.235.110 - Unprofessional conduct—Finding.

RCW 18.235.110
Unprofessional conduct—Finding.
(1) Upon finding unprofessional conduct, except as provided in RCW 9.97.020, the disciplinary authority may issue an order providing for one or any combination of the following:
(a) Revocation of the license for an interval of time;
(b) Suspension of the license for a fixed or indefinite term;
(c) Restriction or limitation of the practice;
(d) Satisfactory completion of a specific program of remedial education or treatment;
(e) Monitoring of the practice in a manner directed by the disciplinary authority;
(f) Censure or reprimand;
(g) Compliance with conditions of probation for a designated period of time;
(h) Payment of a fine for each violation found by the disciplinary authority, not to exceed five thousand dollars per violation. The disciplinary authority must consider aggravating or mitigating circumstances in assessing any fine. Funds received must be deposited in the related program account;
(i) Denial of an initial or renewal license application for an interval of time; or
(j) Other corrective action.
(2) The disciplinary authority may require reimbursement to the disciplinary authority for the investigative costs incurred in investigating the matter that resulted in issuance of an order under this section, but only if any of the sanctions in subsection (1)(a) through (j) of this section is ordered.
(3) Any of the actions under this section may be totally or partly stayed by the disciplinary authority. In determining what action is appropriate, the disciplinary authority must first consider what sanctions are necessary to protect the public health, safety, or welfare. Only after these provisions have been made may the disciplinary authority consider and include in the order requirements designed to rehabilitate the license holder or applicant. All costs associated with compliance with orders issued under this section are the obligation of the license holder or applicant.
(4) The licensee or applicant may enter into a stipulated disposition of charges that includes one or more of the sanctions of this section, but only after a statement of charges has been issued and the licensee has been afforded the opportunity for a hearing and has elected on the record to forego such a hearing. The stipulation shall either contain one or more specific findings of unprofessional conduct or a statement by the licensee acknowledging that evidence is sufficient to justify one or more specified findings of unprofessional conduct. The stipulations entered into under this subsection are considered formal disciplinary action for all purposes.
[ 2016 c 81 § 14; 2007 c 256 § 18; 2002 c 86 § 112.]
NOTES:
Finding—Conflict with federal requirements—2016 c 81: See notes following RCW 9.97.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.235 - Uniform Regulation of Business and Professions Act. › 18.235.120 - Payment of a fine.

RCW 18.235.120
Payment of a fine.
Where payment of a fine is required as a result of a disciplinary action under RCW 18.235.060 or 18.235.150 and timely payment is not made as directed in the final order, the disciplinary authority may enforce the order for payment in the superior court in the county in which the hearing was held. This right of enforcement is in addition to any other rights the disciplinary authority may have as to any licensee ordered to pay a fine but may not be construed to limit a licensee's ability to seek judicial review under RCW 18.235.090. In any action for enforcement of an order of payment of a fine, the disciplinary authority's order is conclusive proof of the validity of the order of a fine and the terms of payment.
[ 2002 c 86 § 113.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.235 - Uniform Regulation of Business and Professions Act. › 18.235.140 - Final order issued under RCW 18.235.130—Failure to comply.

RCW 18.235.140
Final order issued under RCW 18.235.130—Failure to comply.
If a person or business regulated by this chapter violates or fails to comply with a final order issued under RCW 18.235.130, the attorney general, any prosecuting attorney, the director, the board or commission, or any other person may maintain an action in the name of the state of Washington to enjoin the person from violating the order or failing to comply with the order. The injunction does not relieve the offender from criminal prosecution, but the remedy by injunction is in addition to the liability of the offender to criminal prosecution and disciplinary action.
[ 2002 c 86 § 115.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.235 - Uniform Regulation of Business and Professions Act. › 18.235.160 - Violation of injunction—Contempt of court—Civil penalty.

RCW 18.235.160
Violation of injunction—Contempt of court—Civil penalty.
A person or business that violates an injunction issued under this chapter may be found in contempt of court under RCW 7.21.010. Upon a finding by a court of competent jurisdiction that the person or business is in contempt, the court may order any remedial sanction as authorized by RCW 7.21.030. Further, the court may, in addition to the remedial sanctions available under RCW 7.21.030, order the person or business to pay a civil penalty to the state in an amount not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars, which shall be deposited in the related program account. For the purposes of this section, the superior court issuing any injunction retains jurisdiction and the cause shall be continued, and in such cases the attorney general acting in the name of the state may petition for the recovery of civil penalties.
[ 2002 c 86 § 117.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.235 - Uniform Regulation of Business and Professions Act. › 18.235.170 - Misrepresentation—Gross misdemeanor.

RCW 18.235.170
Misrepresentation—Gross misdemeanor.
A person who attempts to obtain, obtains, or attempts to maintain a license by willful misrepresentation or fraudulent representation is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2002 c 86 § 118.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.235 - Uniform Regulation of Business and Professions Act. › 18.235.180 - Crime or violation by license holder—Disciplinary authority may give notification.

RCW 18.235.180
Crime or violation by license holder—Disciplinary authority may give notification.
If the disciplinary authority has reason to believe that a license holder has committed a crime, or violated the laws of another regulatory body, the disciplinary authority may notify the attorney general or the county prosecuting attorney in the county in which the act took place, or other responsible official of the facts known to the disciplinary authority.
[ 2002 c 86 § 119.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.235 - Uniform Regulation of Business and Professions Act. › 18.235.190 - Immunity from suit.

RCW 18.235.190
Immunity from suit.
The director, members of the boards or commissions, or individuals acting on their behalf are immune from suit in any action, civil or criminal, based on any disciplinary actions or other official acts performed in the course of their duties.
[ 2002 c 86 § 120.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.235 - Uniform Regulation of Business and Professions Act. › 18.235.200 - Use of records—Exchange of information—Chapter does not affect or limit.

RCW 18.235.200
Use of records—Exchange of information—Chapter does not affect or limit.
This chapter does not affect the use of records, obtained from the director or the disciplinary authorities, in any existing investigation or action by any public agency. Nor does this chapter limit any existing exchange of information between the director or the disciplinary authorities and other public agencies.
[ 2002 c 86 § 121.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.235 - Uniform Regulation of Business and Professions Act. › 18.235.210 - Application of chapter—January 1, 2003.

RCW 18.235.210
Application of chapter—January 1, 2003.
(1) This chapter applies to any conduct, acts, or conditions occurring on or after January 1, 2003.
(2) This chapter does not apply to or govern the construction of and disciplinary action for any conduct, acts, or conditions occurring prior to January 1, 2003. The conduct, acts, or conditions must be construed and disciplinary action taken according to the provisions of law existing at the time of the occurrence in the same manner as if this chapter had not been enacted.
(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, this chapter applies to applications for licensure made on or after January 1, 2003.
[ 2007 c 256 § 21; 2002 c 86 § 122.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.235 - Uniform Regulation of Business and Professions Act. › 18.235.901 - Effective date—2002 c 86 §§ 101-123.

RCW 18.235.901
Effective date—2002 c 86 §§ 101-123.
Sections 101 through 123 of this act take effect January 1, 2003.
[ 2002 c 86 § 124.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.235 - Uniform Regulation of Business and Professions Act. › 18.235.902 - Part headings not law—2002 c 86.

RCW 18.235.902
Part headings not law—2002 c 86.
Part headings used in this act are not any part of the law.
[ 2002 c 86 § 402.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.235 - Uniform Regulation of Business and Professions Act. › 18.235.903 - Severability—2002 c 86.

RCW 18.235.903
Severability—2002 c 86.
If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.
[ 2002 c 86 § 404.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.240 - Animal Massage Therapists. › 18.240.005 - Finding.

RCW 18.240.005
Finding.
The certification of animal massage therapists is in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare. While veterinarians and certain massage therapists may perform animal massage techniques, the legislature finds that meeting all of the requirements of those professions can be unnecessarily cumbersome for those individuals who would like to limit their practice only to animal massage.
[ 2016 c 41 § 19; 2007 c 70 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2016 c 41: See note following RCW 18.108.010.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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:
(a) May purchase, store, and administer over-the-counter medications, as prescribed by an authorized health care practitioner for the practice of athletic training;
(b) Who has completed accredited training programs on pharmacology and medication administration may purchase, store, and administer medications in accordance with the programs, as prescribed by an authorized health care practitioner for the practice of athletic training.
(2) 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.
(3) 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.
(4) 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.
[ 2023 c 143 § 2; 2019 c 358 § 3.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.260 - Dental Professionals. › 18.260.030 - Dental assistants—Registration.

RCW 18.260.030
Dental assistants—Registration.
The commission shall issue a registration to practice as a dental assistant to any applicant who pays any applicable fees, as established by the secretary in accordance with RCW 43.70.110 and 43.70.250, and submits, on forms provided by the secretary, the applicant's name, address, and other information as determined by the secretary.
[ 2007 c 269 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.260 - Dental Professionals. › 18.260.050 - Expanded function dental auxiliary—License.

RCW 18.260.050
Expanded function dental auxiliary—License.
(1) The commission shall issue a license to practice as an expanded function dental auxiliary to any applicant who:
(a) Pays any applicable fees as established by the secretary in accordance with RCW 43.70.110 and 43.70.250;
(b) Submits, on forms provided by the secretary, the applicant's name, address, and other applicable information as determined by the secretary; and
(c) Demonstrates that the following requirements have been met:
(i) Successful completion of a dental assisting education program approved by the commission. The program may be an approved online education program;
(ii) Successful completion of an expanded function dental auxiliary education program approved by the commission; and
(iii) Successful passage of both a written examination and a clinical examination in restorations approved by the commission.
(2)(a) An applicant that holds a limited license to practice dental hygiene under chapter 18.29 RCW is considered to have met the dental assisting education program requirements of subsection (1)(c)(i) of this section.
(b) An applicant that holds a full license to practice dental hygiene under chapter 18.29 RCW is considered to have met the requirements of subsection (1)(c) of this section upon demonstrating the successful completion of training in taking final impressions as approved by the commission.
[ 2007 c 269 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.260 - Dental Professionals. › 18.260.060 - Expanded function dental auxiliary—License—Reciprocity.

RCW 18.260.060
Expanded function dental auxiliary—License—Reciprocity.
An applicant holding a license in another state may be licensed as an expanded function dental auxiliary in this state without examination if the commission determines that the other state's licensing standards are substantially equivalent to the standards in this state.
[ 2007 c 269 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.260 - Dental Professionals. › 18.260.065 - Registration or licensing requirements—Military training or experience.

RCW 18.260.065
Registration or licensing requirements—Military training or experience.
An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the commission determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.
[ 2011 c 32 § 14.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.260 - Dental Professionals. › 18.260.070 - Expanded function dental auxiliary—Scope of practice.

RCW 18.260.070
Expanded function dental auxiliary—Scope of practice. (Effective until January 1, 2024.)
(1) The commission shall adopt rules relating to the scope of expanded function dental auxiliary services related to patient care and laboratory duties that may be performed by expanded function dental auxiliaries.
(2) The scope of expanded function dental auxiliary services that the commission identifies in subsection (1) of this section includes:
(a) In addition to the dental assisting services that a dental assistant may perform under the close supervision of a supervising dentist, the performance of the following services under the general supervision of a supervising dentist as the dentist may allow:
(i) Performing coronal polishing;
(ii) Giving fluoride treatments;
(iii) Applying sealants;
(iv) Placing dental X-ray film and exposing and developing the films;
(v) Giving patient oral health instruction; and
(b) Notwithstanding any prohibitions in RCW 18.260.040, the performance of the following services under the close supervision of a supervising dentist as the dentist may allow:
(i) Placing and carving direct restorations; and
(ii) Taking final impressions.
(3) A dentist may not assign an expanded function dental auxiliary to perform services until the expanded function dental auxiliary has demonstrated skills necessary to perform competently all assigned duties and responsibilities.
[ 2007 c 269 § 6.]
(1) The commission shall adopt rules relating to the scope of expanded function dental auxiliary services related to patient care and laboratory duties that may be performed by expanded function dental auxiliaries.
(2) The scope of expanded function dental auxiliary services that the commission identifies in subsection (1) of this section includes:
(a) In addition to the dental assisting services that a dental assistant may perform under the close supervision of a supervising dentist or supervising dental therapist, the performance of the following services under the general supervision of a supervising dentist or supervising dental therapist as the dentist or dental therapist may allow:
(i) Performing coronal polishing;
(ii) Giving fluoride treatments;
(iii) Applying sealants;
(iv) Placing dental x-ray film and exposing and developing the films;
(v) Giving patient oral health instruction; and
(b) Notwithstanding any prohibitions in RCW 18.260.040, the performance of the following services under the close supervision of a supervising dentist or supervising dental therapist as the dentist or dental therapist may allow:
(i) Placing and carving direct restorations; and
(ii) Taking final impressions.
(3) A dentist or dental therapist may not assign an expanded function dental auxiliary to perform services until the expanded function dental auxiliary has demonstrated skills necessary to perform competently all assigned duties and responsibilities.
[ 2023 c 460 § 18; 2007 c 269 § 6.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2023 c 460 §§ 1-22: See note following RCW 18.265.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.260 - Dental Professionals. › 18.260.080 - Supervising dentist—Responsibilities.

RCW 18.260.080
Supervising dentist—Responsibilities. (Effective until January 1, 2024.)
A supervising dentist is responsible for:
(1) Maintaining the appropriate level of supervision for dental assistants and expanded function dental auxiliaries; and
(2) Ensuring that the dental assistants and expanded function dental auxiliaries that the dentist supervises are able to competently perform the tasks that they are assigned.
[ 2007 c 269 § 7.]
A supervising dentist or supervising dental therapist is responsible for:
(1) Maintaining the appropriate level of supervision for dental assistants and expanded function dental auxiliaries; and
(2) Ensuring that the dental assistants and expanded function dental auxiliaries that the dentist or dental therapist supervises are able to competently perform the tasks that they are assigned.
[ 2023 c 460 § 19; 2007 c 269 § 7.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2023 c 460 §§ 1-22: See note following RCW 18.265.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.260 - Dental Professionals. › 18.260.090 - Initial or renewal credentials—Issuance and denial.

RCW 18.260.090
Initial or renewal credentials—Issuance and denial.
The commission shall issue an initial credential or renewal credential to an applicant who has met the requirements for a credential or deny an initial credential or renewal credential based upon failure to meet the requirements for a credential or unprofessional conduct or impairment governed by chapter 18.130 RCW.
[ 2007 c 269 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.260 - Dental Professionals. › 18.260.100 - Examinations.

RCW 18.260.100
Examinations.
(1) The commission may approve a written examination prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing agencies for use by an applicant in meeting the licensing requirements under RCW 18.260.050. The requirement that the examination be written does not exclude the use of computerized test administration.
(2) The commission, upon consultation with the dental hygiene examining committee, may approve a clinical examination prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing agencies for use by an applicant in meeting the licensing requirements under RCW 18.260.050.
[ 2007 c 269 § 10.]