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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.320 - Social Workers. › 18.320.010 - Representation as social worker.

RCW 18.320.010
Representation as social worker.
(1) To address the goal of safeguarding Washington residents from the unqualified or improper practice of social work, a person may not represent himself or herself as a social worker unless qualified as a social worker as defined in this section.
(2) For purposes of this section, "social worker" means a person who meets one of the following qualifications:
(a) Is licensed under RCW 18.225.090(1)(a) or 18.225.145(1)(a); or
(b) Has graduated with at least a bachelor's degree from a social work educational program accredited by the council on social work education.
(3) A public agency or private entity doing business in Washington may not use the title of social worker, or a form of the title, for describing or designating volunteer or employment positions or within contracts for services, reference materials, manuals, or other documents, unless the volunteers or employees working in those positions are qualified as a social worker as defined in this section.
(4) This section does not apply to:
(a) Persons employed in Washington on January 1, 2012, under the job title of social worker so long as the person continues to be employed by the same agency as on January 1, 2012;
(b) Persons employed by the state of Washington on January 1, 2012, under the job title of social worker so long as the person continues to be employed by the state and who shall continue to have the same layoff, reversion, transfer, and promotional opportunities as were available to the employee on January 1, 2012;
(c) Individuals employed by the government of the United States while engaged in the performance of duties prescribed by the laws of the United States; or
(d) Persons providing services as an educational staff associate who are certified by the Washington professional educator standards board. However, this section applies to a certified educational staff associate providing services outside the school setting.
(5) As used in subsection (4) of this section, "agency" means any private employer or any agency of state government.
[ 2011 c 89 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 c 89: See note following RCW 18.320.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.320 - Social Workers. › 18.320.020 - Application of consumer protection act.

RCW 18.320.020
Application of consumer protection act.
(1) The legislature finds that the practices covered by this chapter are matters vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW. A violation of this chapter is not reasonable in relation to the development and preservation of business and is an unfair or deceptive act in trade or commerce and an unfair method of competition for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.
(2) Remedies available under chapter 19.86 RCW for a violation of this chapter do not affect any other remedy available under the law.
[ 2011 c 89 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 c 89: See note following RCW 18.320.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act. › 18.330.005 - Findings.

RCW 18.330.005
Findings.
(1) The legislature finds that locating acceptable housing and appropriate care for vulnerable adults is an important aspect of providing an appropriate continuity of care for senior citizens.
(2) The legislature further finds that locating appropriate and quality housing alternatives sometimes depends on elder and vulnerable adult referral agencies attempting to assist with referral.
(3) The legislature further finds that vulnerable adult referral professionals should be required to meet certain minimum requirements to promote better integration of vulnerable adult housing choices.
(4) The legislature further finds that the requirement that elder and vulnerable adult referral agencies meet minimum standards of conduct is in the interest of public health, safety, and welfare.
[ 2011 c 357 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act. › 18.330.020 - Agency duties.

RCW 18.330.020
Agency duties.
(1) As of January 1, 2012, a business or person operating or maintaining an agency in this state is subject to the provisions of this chapter. An agency must maintain general and professional liability insurance to cover the acts and services of the agency. The combined liability insurance coverage required is one million dollars.
(2) The agency may not create an exclusive agreement between the agency and the client, or between the agency and a provider. The agency cannot provide referral services to a client where the only names given to the client are of providers in which the agency or its personnel or immediate family members have an ownership interest in those providers. An agreement entered into between an agency and a provider must allow either the provider or the agency to cancel the agreement with specific payment terms regarding pending fees or commissions outlined in the agreement.
(3) The marketing materials, informational brochures, and websites owned or operated by an agency, and concerning information or referral services for elderly or vulnerable adults, must include a clear identification of the agency.
(4) All owners, operators, and employees of an agency shall be considered mandated reporters under the vulnerable adults act, chapter 74.34 RCW. No agency may develop or enforce any policies or procedures that interfere with the reporting requirements of chapter 74.34 RCW.
[ 2011 c 357 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act. › 18.330.030 - Exemptions.

RCW 18.330.030
Exemptions.
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit, restrict, or apply to:
(1) Any home health or hospice agency while providing counseling to patients on placement options in the normal course of practice;
(2) Government entities providing information and assistance to vulnerable adults unless making a referral in which a fee is received from a client;
(3) Professional guardians providing services under authority of their guardianship appointment;
(4) Supportive housing or care services providers who make referrals to other supportive housing or care services providers where no monetary value is exchanged;
(5) Social workers, discharge planners, or other social services staff assisting a vulnerable adult to define supportive housing or care services providers in the course of their employment responsibilities if they do not receive any monetary value from a provider; or
(6) Any person to the extent that he or she provides information to another person.
[ 2011 c 357 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act. › 18.330.040 - Referral records—Agreement records.

RCW 18.330.040
Referral records—Agreement records.
(1) Each agency shall keep records of all referrals rendered to or on behalf of clients. These records must contain:
(a) The name of the vulnerable adult, and the address and phone number of the client or the client's representative, if any;
(b) The kind of supportive housing or care services for which referral was sought;
(c) The location of the care services or supportive housing referred to the client and probable duration, if known;
(d) The monthly or unit cost of the supportive housing or care services, if known;
(e) If applicable, the amount of the agency's fee to the client or to the provider;
(f) If applicable, the dates and amounts of refund of the agency's fee, if any, and reason for such refund; and
(g) A copy of the client's disclosure and intake forms described in RCW 18.330.050 and 18.330.060.
(2) Each agency shall also keep records of any contract or written agreement entered into with any provider for services rendered to or on behalf of a vulnerable adult, including any referrals to a provider. Any provision in a contract or written agreement not consistent with this chapter is void and unenforceable.
(3) The agency must maintain the records covered by this chapter for a period of six years. The agency's records identifying a client are considered "health care information" and the provisions of chapter 70.02 RCW apply but only to the extent that such information meets the definition of "health care information" under *RCW 70.02.010(7). The client must have access upon request to the agency's records concerning the client and covered by this chapter.
[ 2011 c 357 § 5.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 70.02.010 was amended by 2013 c 200 § 1, changing subsection (7) to subsection (16). RCW 70.02.010 was subsequently amended by 2018 c 201 § 8001, changing subsection (16) to subsection (17).
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act. › 18.330.060 - Intake form.

RCW 18.330.060
Intake form.
(1) The agency shall use a standardized intake form for all clients prior to making a referral. The intake form must, at a minimum, contain the following information regarding the vulnerable adult:
(a) Recent medical history, as relevant to the referral process;
(b) Known medications and medication management needs;
(c) Known medical diagnoses, health concerns, and the reasons the client is seeking supportive housing or care services;
(d) Significant known behaviors or symptoms that may cause concern or require special care;
(e) Mental illness, dementia, or developmental disability diagnosis, if any;
(f) Assistance needed for daily living;
(g) Particular cultural or language access needs and accommodations;
(h) Activity preferences;
(i) Sleeping habits of the vulnerable adult, if known;
(j) Basic information about the financial situation of the vulnerable adult and the availability of any long-term care insurance or financial assistance, including medicaid, which may be helpful in defining supportive housing and care services options for the vulnerable adult;
(k) Current living situation of the client;
(l) Geographic location preferences; and
(m) Preferences regarding other issues important to the client, such as food and daily routine.
(2) The agency shall obtain the intake information from the most available sources, such as from the client, the client's representative, or a health care professional, and shall allow the vulnerable adult to participate to the maximum extent possible.
(3) The agency may provide information to a person about the types of supportive housing or care services available in the area that may meet the needs of elderly or vulnerable adults without the need to complete an intake form or provide a disclosure statement, if the agency does not make a referral or request or receive any fee. In addition, the agency may provide the names of specific providers to a social worker, discharge planner, case manager, professional guardian, nurse, or other professional who is assisting a vulnerable adult locate supportive housing or care services, provided the agency does not request or receive any fee.
[ 2011 c 357 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act. › 18.330.080 - Fees charged to providers.

RCW 18.330.080
Fees charged to providers.
Nothing in this chapter will limit, specify, or otherwise regulate the fees charged by an agency to a provider for a referral.
[ 2011 c 357 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act. › 18.330.090 - Disclosure of fees and refund policies.

RCW 18.330.090
Disclosure of fees and refund policies.
(1) The agency shall clearly disclose its fees and refund policies to clients and providers. If the agency receives a fee regarding a client who was provided referral services for supportive housing, and the vulnerable adult dies, is hospitalized, or is transferred to another supportive housing setting for more appropriate care within the first thirty days of admission, then the agency shall refund a portion of its fee to the person who paid it, whether that is the client or the supportive housing provider. The amount refunded must be a prorated portion of the agency's fees, based upon a per diem calculation for the days that the client resided or retained a bed in the supportive housing.
(2) A refund policy inconsistent with this section is void and unenforceable.
(3) This section does not limit the application of other remedies, including the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.
[ 2011 c 357 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act. › 18.330.100 - Background checks—Disqualifying crimes and acts.

RCW 18.330.100
Background checks—Disqualifying crimes and acts.
Any employee, owner, or operator of an agency that works with vulnerable adults must pass a criminal background check every twenty-four months and not have been convicted of any crime that is disqualifying under RCW 43.43.830 or 43.43.842, or been found by a court of law or disciplinary authority to have abused, neglected, financially exploited, or abandoned a minor or vulnerable adult.
[ 2011 c 357 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act. › 18.330.110 - Acceptance of fees—Compliance with chapter.

RCW 18.330.110
Acceptance of fees—Compliance with chapter.
An agency may not charge or accept a fee or other consideration from a client, care services provider, or supportive housing provider unless the agency substantially complies with the terms of this chapter.
[ 2011 c 357 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act. › 18.330.120 - Provisions exclusive—Local government licensing.

RCW 18.330.120
Provisions exclusive—Local government licensing.
(1) The provisions of this chapter relating to the regulation of private elder and vulnerable adult referral agencies are exclusive.
(2) This chapter may not be construed to affect or reduce the authority of any political subdivision of the state of Washington to provide for the licensing of private elder and vulnerable adult referral agencies solely for revenue purposes.
[ 2011 c 357 § 13.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act. › 18.330.130 - When remuneration for referral not allowed.

RCW 18.330.130
When remuneration for referral not allowed.
In accordance with RCW 74.09.240, the agency may not solicit or receive any remuneration directly or indirectly, overtly or covertly, in cash or in kind, in return for referring an individual to a person for the furnishing or arranging for the furnishing of any item or service for which payment may be made in whole or in part under chapter 74.09 RCW.
[ 2011 c 357 § 14.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act. › 18.330.140 - Application of consumer protection act.

RCW 18.330.140
Application of consumer protection act.
The legislature finds that the operation of an agency in violation of this chapter is a matter vitally affecting the public interest for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW. Such a violation is an unfair or deceptive act in trade or commerce and an unfair method of competition for the purpose of applying the consumer protection act, chapter 19.86 RCW.
[ 2011 c 357 § 15.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act. › 18.330.150 - Liability of agencies.

RCW 18.330.150
Liability of agencies.
Agencies and their employees, owners, and officers will not be considered providers and will not be liable or responsible for the acts or omissions of a provider.
[ 2011 c 357 § 16.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act. › 18.330.800 - Work group—Licensure.

RCW 18.330.800
Work group—Licensure.
The department of licensing shall convene a work group of stakeholders to consider the feasibility of establishing licensure for elder and vulnerable adult referral agencies described in chapter 357, Laws of 2011. The work group will provide recommendations to the legislature by December 1, 2011.
[ 2011 c 357 § 17.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.330 - Elder and Vulnerable Adult Referral Agency Act. › 18.330.901 - Effective date—2011 c 357.

RCW 18.330.901
Effective date—2011 c 357.
This act takes effect January 1, 2012.
[ 2011 c 357 § 20.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.340 - Military Spouses—Professional Licensing. › 18.340.005 - Definitions.

RCW 18.340.005
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Authority" means any agency, board, commission, or other authority for issuance of a license, certificate, registration, or permit under this title. "Authority" does not include the department of labor and industries, or the department of financial institutions with respect to escrow agent licensure under chapter 18.44 RCW.
(2) "License" means a license, certificate, registration, or permit to perform professional services.
[ 2023 c 165 § 3.]
NOTES:
Short title—Finding—Intent—2023 c 165: See notes following RCW 18.340.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.340 - Military Spouses—Professional Licensing. › 18.340.010 - Intent.

RCW 18.340.010
Intent.
The lives of military families are dominated by frequent deployments, relocations, and extended periods of single parenthood. Military spouses are some of the most mobile populations in our country, making the maintenance of professional licenses a significant obstacle. According to the 2010 defense management data center, there are thirty-three thousand three hundred eighty active duty and ten thousand eight hundred thirty-seven reserve military spouses residing in Washington. Military families depend on two incomes and want to achieve their goals and aspirations. It is the intent of the legislature to recognize the sacrifices made by military families in service to our country and our state and to help alleviate the hardships military families face due to their highly transient life.
[ 2011 2nd sp.s. c 5 § 1.]
NOTES:
Implementation—2011 2nd sp.s. c 5: "The regulating authorities for the department of licensing, the department of health, the department of labor and industries, and the superintendent of public instruction shall appear before the joint committee on veteran and military affairs in December 2012 to inform the committee as to their efforts to implement the requirements of this chapter." [ 2011 2nd sp.s. c 5 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.340 - Military Spouses—Professional Licensing. › 18.340.030 - Authority duties and recommendations—Person to assist—Member training.

RCW 18.340.030
Authority duties and recommendations—Person to assist—Member training.
(1) Each authority must identify a contact or coordinator within the authority to assist military spouse applicants and licensees.
(2) Each authority must provide training to each board or commission member on the culture of military spouses, the military spouse experience, and issues related to military spouse career paths. Board or commission members appointed on or before October 1, 2023, must complete the training by January 1, 2024. Board or commission members appointed after October 1, 2023, must complete the training within 90 days after appointment. The department of veterans affairs shall create an internet-based training that may be used by each authority to satisfy this requirement.
(3) Each authority is encouraged to:
(a) Appoint a military spouse to serve on its licensing board or commission;
(b) Conduct a review of the authority's licensing application process for military spouses and identify barriers to military spouse employment; and
(c) Review licensing fees and related expenses and identify possible ways to reduce costs for military spouses.
[ 2023 c 165 § 5.]
NOTES:
Short title—Finding—Intent—2023 c 165: See notes following RCW 18.340.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.340 - Military Spouses—Professional Licensing. › 18.340.040 - Military spouse assistance web pages.

RCW 18.340.040
Military spouse assistance web pages.
(1) The employment security department, the department of health, the department of licensing, and the department of veterans affairs shall each maintain a military spouse assistance web page containing, at a minimum:
(a) Each authority's rules and procedures, including any required fees, related to the licensing of military spouses;
(b) Contact information for each authority's military spouse contact or coordinator; and
(c) Links to the military spouse assistance web pages of other agencies.
(2) A direct link to the agency's military spouse assistance web page must be displayed on the agency's home page.
[ 2023 c 165 § 6.]
NOTES:
Short title—Finding—Intent—2023 c 165: See notes following RCW 18.340.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.350 - Dental Anesthesia Assistants. › 18.350.010 - Definitions.

RCW 18.350.010
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Close supervision" has the same meaning as in RCW 18.260.010.
(2) "Commission" means the dental quality assurance commission established in RCW 18.32.0351.
(3) "Department" means the department of health.
(4) "Direct visual supervision" means supervision by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon or dental anesthesiologist by verbal command and under direct line of sight.
(5) "Oral and maxillofacial surgeon" has the same meaning as in RCW 18.32.020.
(6) "Secretary" means [the] secretary of health.
[ 2012 c 23 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.350 - Dental Anesthesia Assistants. › 18.350.020 - Use of title—Certification or registration required.

RCW 18.350.020
Use of title—Certification or registration required.
(1) No person may practice or represent himself or herself as a certified dental anesthesia assistant by use of any title or description without being certified by the commission as having met the standards established for certification under this chapter.
(2) A certified dental anesthesia assistant may not practice or represent himself or herself as a registered dental assistant without being registered by the commission as having met the standards for registration under chapter 18.260 RCW.
[ 2012 c 23 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.350 - Dental Anesthesia Assistants. › 18.350.030 - Application for certification.

RCW 18.350.030
Application for certification.
(1) Each applicant for certification as a dental anesthesia assistant must submit to the department:
(a) An application, on a form provided by the department, with the applicant's name, address, and name and location of the oral and maxillofacial surgeon or dental anesthesiologist where the assistant will be performing his or her services;
(b) An application fee, as determined by the secretary of health as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280; and
(c) Satisfactory evidence of:
(i) Completion of a commission-approved dental anesthesia assistant training course, to include intravenous access or phlebotomy. This training must include experience starting and maintaining intravenous lines;
(ii) Completion of a commission-approved basic life support/cardiac pulmonary resuscitation course; and
(iii) The valid general anesthesia permit of the oral and maxillofacial surgeon or dental anesthesiologist where the assistant will be performing his or her services.
(2) The commission may adopt rules for the requirements for renewal of the certification, including continuing education requirements consistent with national oral and maxillofacial surgery requirements.
(3) The secretary shall establish the administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees for renewal of certifications as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.
[ 2012 c 23 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.350 - Dental Anesthesia Assistants. › 18.350.040 - Authorized functions—Supervision.

RCW 18.350.040
Authorized functions—Supervision.
(1) Any dental anesthesia assistant certified pursuant to this chapter shall perform the functions authorized in this chapter only by delegation of authority from the oral and maxillofacial surgeon or dental anesthesiologist and under the supervision, as described in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, of the oral and maxillofacial surgeon or dental anesthesiologist acting within the scope of his or her license. The responsibility for monitoring a patient and determining the selection of the drug, dosage, and timing of all anesthetic medications rests solely with the oral and maxillofacial surgeon or dental anesthesiologist.
(2) Under close supervision, the dental anesthesia assistant may:
(a) Initiate and discontinue an intravenous line for a patient being prepared to receive intravenous medications, sedation, or general anesthesia; and
(b) Adjust the rate of intravenous fluids infusion only to maintain or keep the line patent or open.
(3) Under direct visual supervision, the dental anesthesia assistant may:
(a) Draw up and prepare medications;
(b) Follow instructions to deliver medications into an intravenous line upon verbal command;
(c) Adjust the rate of intravenous fluids infusion beyond a keep open rate;
(d) Adjust an electronic device to provide medications, such as an infusion pump;
(e) Administer emergency medications to a patient in order to assist the oral and maxillofacial surgeon or dental anesthesiologist in an emergency.
(4) Any oral and maxillofacial surgeon or dental anesthesiologist delegating duties under this section must have a valid general anesthesia permit and, if the dental anesthesia assistant does not possess advanced cardiac life support training, must be current in such training.
[ 2012 c 23 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.350 - Dental Anesthesia Assistants. › 18.350.050 - Uniform disciplinary act—Application.

RCW 18.350.050
Uniform disciplinary act—Application.
The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of certification, and the discipline of certified dental anesthesia assistants under this chapter.
[ 2012 c 23 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.350 - Dental Anesthesia Assistants. › 18.350.060 - Limitation of chapter.

RCW 18.350.060
Limitation of chapter.
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or restrict dental health aide therapist services to the extent authorized under chapter 70.350 RCW.
[ 2017 c 5 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.360 - Medical Assistants. › 18.360.005 - Findings—Intent.

RCW 18.360.005
Findings—Intent.
The legislature finds that medical assistants are health professionals specifically trained to work in settings such as physicians' offices, clinics, group practices, and other health care facilities. These multiskilled personnel are trained to perform administrative and clinical procedures under the supervision of health care providers. Physicians value this unique versatility more and more because of the skills of medical assistants and their ability to contain costs and manage human resources efficiently. The demand for medical assistants is expanding rapidly. The efficient and effective delivery of health care in Washington will be improved by recognizing the valuable contributions of medical assistants, and providing statutory support for medical assistants in Washington state. The legislature intends that individuals performing specialized functions be trained and supervised in a manner that will not pose an undue risk to patient safety. The legislature further finds that rural and small medical practices and clinics may have limited access to formally trained medical assistants. The legislature further intends that the secretary of health develop recommendations for a career ladder that includes medical assistants.
[ 2013 c 128 § 1; 2012 c 153 § 1.]
NOTES:
Implementation—2013 c 128: "The department of health may delay the implementation of the medical assistant-registered credential to the extent necessary to comply with this act." [ 2013 c 128 § 6.]
Effective date—2013 c 128: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 2013." [ 2013 c 128 § 7.]
Effective date—2012 c 153 §§ 1-12, 14, 16, and 18: "Sections 1 through 12, 14, 16, and 18 of this act take effect July 1, 2013." [ 2012 c 153 § 22.]
Rules—2012 c 153: "The secretary of health shall adopt any rules necessary to implement this act." [ 2012 c 153 § 21.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.360 - Medical Assistants. › 18.360.020 - Certification or registration required.

RCW 18.360.020
Certification or registration required.
(1) No person may practice as a medical assistant-certified, medical assistant-hemodialysis technician, medical assistant-phlebotomist, or forensic phlebotomist unless he or she is certified under RCW 18.360.040.
(2) No person may practice as a medical assistant-registered unless he or she is registered under RCW 18.360.040.
[ 2017 c 336 § 15; 2012 c 153 § 3.]
NOTES:
Finding—2017 c 336: See note following RCW 9.96.060.
Effective date—2012 c 153 §§ 1-12, 14, 16, and 18: See note following RCW 18.360.005.
Rules—2012 c 153: See note following RCW 18.360.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.360 - Medical Assistants. › 18.360.030 - Minimum qualifications—Rules—Review of other specialties.

RCW 18.360.030
Minimum qualifications—Rules—Review of other specialties.
(1) The secretary shall adopt rules specifying the minimum qualifications for a medical assistant-certified, medical assistant-hemodialysis technician, medical assistant-phlebotomist, and forensic phlebotomist.
(a) The qualifications for a medical assistant-hemodialysis technician must be equivalent to the qualifications for hemodialysis technicians regulated pursuant to *chapter 18.135 RCW as of January 1, 2012.
(b) The qualifications for a forensic phlebotomist must include training consistent with the occupational safety and health administration guidelines and must include between twenty and thirty hours of work in a clinical setting with the completion of more than one hundred successful venipunctures. The secretary may not require more than forty hours of classroom training for initial training, which may include online preclass homework.
(2) The secretary shall adopt rules that establish the minimum requirements necessary for a health care practitioner, clinic, or group practice to endorse a medical assistant as qualified to perform the duties authorized by this chapter and be able to file an attestation of that endorsement with the department.
(3) The Washington medical commission, the board of osteopathic medicine and surgery, the podiatric medical board, the **nursing care quality assurance commission, the board of naturopathy, and the optometry board shall each review and identify other specialty assistive personnel not included in this chapter and the tasks they perform. The department of health shall compile the information from each disciplining authority listed in this subsection and submit the compiled information to the legislature no later than December 15, 2012.
[ 2019 c 55 § 8; 2017 c 336 § 16; 2012 c 153 § 4.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: *(1) Chapter 18.135 RCW was repealed by 2012 c 153 § 20.
**(2) The reference to "nursing care quality assurance commission" was changed to "board of nursing" by 2023 c 123.
Finding—2017 c 336: See note following RCW 9.96.060.
Effective date—2012 c 153 §§ 1-12, 14, 16, and 18: See note following RCW 18.360.005.
Rules—2012 c 153: See note following RCW 18.360.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.360 - Medical Assistants. › 18.360.060 - Delegation—Health care practitioner duties.

RCW 18.360.060
Delegation—Health care practitioner duties.
(1) Prior to delegation of any of the functions in RCW 18.360.050, a health care practitioner shall determine to the best of his or her ability each of the following:
(a) That the task is within that health care practitioner's scope of licensure or authority;
(b) That the task is indicated for the patient;
(c) The appropriate level of supervision;
(d) That no law prohibits the delegation;
(e) That the person to whom the task will be delegated is competent to perform that task; and
(f) That the task itself is one that should be appropriately delegated when considering the following factors:
(i) That the task can be performed without requiring the exercise of judgment based on clinical knowledge;
(ii) That results of the task are reasonably predictable;
(iii) That the task can be performed without a need for complex observations or critical decisions;
(iv) That the task can be performed without repeated clinical assessments; and
(v)(A) For a medical assistant other than a medical assistant-hemodialysis technician, that the task, if performed improperly, would not present life-threatening consequences or the danger of immediate and serious harm to the patient; and
(B) For a medical assistant-hemodialysis technician, that the task, if performed improperly, is not likely to present life-threatening consequences or the danger of immediate and serious harm to the patient.
(2) Nothing in this section prohibits the use of protocols that do not involve clinical judgment and do not involve the administration of medications, other than vaccines.
[ 2013 c 128 § 4; 2012 c 153 § 7.]
NOTES:
Implementation—Effective date—2013 c 128: See notes following RCW 18.360.005.
Effective date—2012 c 153 §§ 1-12, 14, 16, and 18: See note following RCW 18.360.005.
Rules—2012 c 153: See note following RCW 18.360.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.360 - Medical Assistants. › 18.360.070 - Authority of secretary.

RCW 18.360.070
Authority of secretary.
(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 forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter;
(c) Establish administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280. Until July 1, 2016, for purposes of setting fees under this section, the secretary shall consider persons registered or certified under this chapter and health care assistants, certified under *chapter 18.135 RCW, as one profession;
(d) Hire clerical, administrative, and investigative staff as needed to implement and administer this chapter;
(e) Maintain the official department of health record of all applicants and credential holders; and
(f) Establish requirements and procedures for an inactive registration or certification.
(2) The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of a registration or certification, and the discipline of persons registered or certified under this chapter.
[ 2012 c 153 § 8.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: Chapter 18.135 RCW was repealed by 2012 c 153 § 20.
Effective date—2012 c 153 §§ 1-12, 14, 16, and 18: See note following RCW 18.360.005.
Rules—2012 c 153: See note following RCW 18.360.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.360 - Medical Assistants. › 18.360.080 - Certifications existing before July 1, 2013.

RCW 18.360.080
Certifications existing before July 1, 2013.
(1) The department may not issue new certifications for category C, D, E, or F health care assistants on or after July 1, 2013. The department shall certify a category C, D, E, or F health care assistant whose certification is in good standing and who was certified prior to July 1, 2013, as a medical assistant-certified when he or she renews his or her certification.
(2) The department may not issue new certifications for category G health care assistants on or after July 1, 2013. The department shall certify a category G health care assistant whose certification is in good standing and who was certified prior to July 1, 2013, as a medical assistant-hemodialysis technician when he or she renews his or her certification.
(3) The department may not issue new certifications for category A or B health care assistants on or after July 1, 2013. The department shall certify a category A or B health care assistant whose certification is in good standing and who was certified prior to July 1, 2013, as a medical assistant-phlebotomist when he or she renews his or her certification.
[ 2013 c 128 § 5; 2012 c 153 § 9.]
NOTES:
Implementation—Effective date—2013 c 128: See notes following RCW 18.360.005.
Effective date—2012 c 153 §§ 1-12, 14, 16, and 18: See note following RCW 18.360.005.
Rules—2012 c 153: See note following RCW 18.360.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.360 - Medical Assistants. › 18.360.090 - Exemptions.

RCW 18.360.090
Exemptions.
Nothing in this chapter prohibits or affects:
(1) A person licensed under this title performing services within his or her scope of practice;
(2) A person performing functions in the discharge of official duties on behalf of the United States government including, but not limited to, the armed forces, coast guard, public health service, veterans' bureau, or bureau of Indian affairs;
(3) A person trained by a federally approved end-stage renal disease facility who performs end-stage renal dialysis in the home setting;
(4) A person registered or certified under this chapter from performing blood-drawing procedures in the residences of research study participants when the procedures have been authorized by the institutional review board of a comprehensive cancer center or nonprofit degree-granting institution of higher education and are conducted under the general supervision of a physician; or
(5) A person participating in an externship as part of an approved medical assistant training program under the direct supervision of an on-site health care provider.
[ 2012 c 153 § 10.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2012 c 153 §§ 1-12, 14, 16, and 18: See note following RCW 18.360.005.
Rules—2012 c 153: See note following RCW 18.360.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.360 - Medical Assistants. › 18.360.100 - Career path plan—Report.

RCW 18.360.100
Career path plan—Report.
Within existing resources, the secretary shall develop recommendations regarding a career path plan for medical assistants. The secretary shall consult with stakeholders, including, but not limited to, health care practitioner professional organizations, organizations representing health care workers, community colleges, career colleges, and technical colleges. The recommendations must include methods for including credit for prior learning. The purpose of the plan is to evaluate and map career paths for medical assistants and entry-level health care workers to transition by means of a career ladder into medical assistants or other health care professions. The recommendations must identify barriers to career advancement and career ladder training initiatives. The department shall report its recommendations to the legislature no later than December 15, 2012.
[ 2012 c 153 § 11.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2012 c 153 §§ 1-12, 14, 16, and 18: See note following RCW 18.360.005.
Rules—2012 c 153: See note following RCW 18.360.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.360 - Medical Assistants. › 18.360.110 - Military training or experience.

RCW 18.360.110
Military training or experience.
An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the secretary determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state.
[ 2012 c 153 § 12.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2012 c 153 §§ 1-12, 14, 16, and 18: See note following RCW 18.360.005.
Rules—2012 c 153: See note following RCW 18.360.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.370 - Tanning Facilities. › 18.370.010 - Definitions.

RCW 18.370.010
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Tanning facility" means any location, place, area, structure, or business that provides persons access to any ultraviolet tanning device for a fee.
(2) "Ultraviolet tanning device" means equipment that emits electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths in the air between two hundred and four hundred nanometers used for tanning of the skin including, but not limited to, a sunlamp, tanning booth, or tanning bed. An ultraviolet tanning device does not mean a phototherapy device which may be used by or under the direct supervision of a licensed physician who is trained in the use of phototherapy devices.
[ 2014 c 87 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.370 - Tanning Facilities. › 18.370.020 - Minors prohibited—Proof of age.

RCW 18.370.020
Minors prohibited—Proof of age.
(1) Persons under eighteen years of age are prohibited from using an ultraviolet tanning device without a written prescription for ultraviolet radiation treatment from a physician licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW.
(2) Proof of age must be satisfied with a driver's license or other government-issued identification containing the date of birth and a photograph of the individual.
[ 2014 c 87 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.370 - Tanning Facilities. › 18.370.030 - Penalty.

RCW 18.370.030
Penalty.
The owner of a tanning facility that violates this chapter is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars per violation in addition to any other penalty established by law.
[ 2014 c 87 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.380 - Applied Behavior Analysis. › 18.380.010 - Definitions.

RCW 18.380.010
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Certified behavior technician" means a paraprofessional who implements a behavior analysis treatment plan under the close, ongoing supervision of a licensed behavior analyst or a licensed assistant behavior analyst, but who does not design or supervise the implementation of a behavior analysis treatment plan.
(2) "Committee" means the Washington state applied behavior analysis advisory committee.
(3) "Department" means the department of health.
(4) "Licensed assistant behavior analyst" means an individual who is licensed under this chapter to engage in the practice of applied behavior analysis under the supervision of a licensed behavior analyst.
(5) "Licensed behavior analyst" means an individual who is licensed under this chapter to engage in the practice of applied behavior analysis.
(6)(a) "Practice of applied behavior analysis" means:
(i) The design, implementation, and evaluation of instructional and environmental modifications based on scientific research and the direct observation and measurement of behavior and the environment to produce socially significant improvements in human behavior;
(ii) Empirical identification of functional relations between behavior and environmental factors, known as functional assessment and analysis; and
(iii) Utilization of contextual factors, motivating operations, antecedent stimuli, positive reinforcement, and other consequences to assist individuals in developing new behaviors, increasing or decreasing existing behaviors, and emitting behaviors under specific environmental conditions.
(b) "Practice of applied behavior analysis" does not include psychological testing, diagnosis of a mental or physical disorder, neuropsychology, psychotherapy, cognitive therapy, sex therapy, psychoanalysis, hypnotherapy, or counseling as treatment modalities. It also does not include the use of behavioral techniques described in (a)(iii) of this subsection alone as treatment modalities.
(7) "Secretary" means the secretary of the department of health.
[ 2015 c 118 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 118: "Except for sections 4 and 16 of this act, this act takes effect July 1, 2017." [ 2015 c 118 § 15.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.380 - Applied Behavior Analysis. › 18.380.020 - Licensure or certification required—Unauthorized practices.

RCW 18.380.020
Licensure or certification required—Unauthorized practices.
(1)(a) Except as provided in RCW 18.380.030, no person may engage in the practice of applied behavior analysis unless he or she holds a license or a temporary license under this chapter. The use of behavioral techniques described in RCW 18.380.010(6)(a)(iii) alone does not constitute the practice of applied behavior analysis.
(b) A person not licensed under this chapter may not represent himself or herself as a "licensed behavior analyst" or a "licensed assistant behavior analyst."
(2) Except as provided in RCW 18.380.030, no person may practice as a certified behavior technician in this state without having a certification issued by the secretary. A person not certified under this chapter may not represent himself or herself as a "certified behavior technician."
[ 2015 c 118 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 118: See note following RCW 18.380.010.