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Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-926 - Radiologic imaging professionals › Section 246-926-070 - Courts (Repealed)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.84.040 and
					 18.130.070. 92-05-010 (Order 237),
					 § 246-926-070, filed 2/7/92, effective 2/19/92. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified
					 as § 246-926-070, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.130.070. 89-14-092 (Order PM 842), §
					 308-183-060, filed 6/30/89.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-926 - Radiologic imaging professionals › Section 246-926-080 - State and federal agencies (Repealed)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.84.040 and
					 18.130.070. 92-05-010 (Order 237),
					 § 246-926-080, filed 2/7/92, effective 2/19/92. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified
					 as § 246-926-080, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.130.070. 89-14-092 (Order PM 842), §
					 308-183-070, filed 6/30/89.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-926 - Radiologic imaging professionals › Section 246-926-090 - Cooperation with investigation (Repealed)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.84.040 and
					 18.130.070. 92-05-010 (Order 237),
					 § 246-926-090, filed 2/7/92, effective 2/19/92. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified
					 as § 246-926-090, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.130.070. 89-14-092 (Order PM 842), §
					 308-183-080, filed 6/30/89.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-926 - Radiologic imaging professionals › Section 246-926-095 - Diagnostic radiologic, therapeutic radiologic, and nuclear medicine technologists-Certification

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
(1) To obtain certification as a diagnostic
				radiologic technologist, an applicant must submit:
(a) A completed application on forms provided
				by the secretary;
(b) Proof of
				successfully passing an examination in radiography listed in WAC
				246-926-135;
(c) Proof of completed education in one of
				the following:
(i) A course of instruction
				from a school that has received accreditation by the Joint Review Committee on
				Education in Radiologic Technology or the former American Medical Association
				Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation;
(ii) Military education, training, and
				experience listed in WAC
				246-926-155; or
(iii) Alternative training listed in WAC
				246-926-100 and
				246-926-110;
(d) Written verification of any licenses
				held, submitted directly from that licensing entity;
(e) Applicable fees defined in WAC
				246-926-990; and
(f) Any other information determined by the
				secretary.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-926 - Radiologic imaging professionals › Section 246-926-100 - Alternative training-Definitions, supervision requirements

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(1) For the
				purposes of certifying diagnostic radiologic, therapeutic radiologic, and
				nuclear medicine technologists by alternative training methods the following
				definitions apply:
(a) "Allied health care
				profession" means an occupation for which programs are accredited by the Joint
				Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, the Joint Review
				Committee for Educational Pro- grams in Nuclear Medicine Technology or the
				former American Medical Association Committee on Allied Health Education and
				Accreditation;
(b) "Formal
				education" means education obtained from postsecondary vocational/technical
				schools and institutions, community or junior colleges, and senior colleges and
				universities accredited by regional accrediting associations or by other
				recognized accrediting agencies or programs approved by the Joint Review
				Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, the Joint Review Committee for
				Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology or the former American
				Medical Association Committee on Allied Health Education and
				Accreditation.
(c) "One contact
				hour" is considered to be 50 minutes lecture time or 100 minutes laboratory
				time;
(d) "One clinical year" is
				considered to be 1,900 contact hours;
(e) "One quarter credit hour" equals 11
				contact hours; and
(f) "One
				semester credit hour" equals 16 contact hours.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-926 - Radiologic imaging professionals › Section 246-926-110 - Diagnostic radiologic technologist-Alternative training

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(1) Alternative training for a diagnostic
				radiologic technologist may be obtained with the following:
(a)
(i) A
				high school diploma or GED equivalent;
(ii) Three clinical years supervised practice
				experience in radiography as provided in subsection (2) of this section;
				and
(iii) Completed course content
				as provided in subsection (3) of this section; or
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-926 - Radiologic imaging professionals › Section 246-926-120 - Therapeutic radiologic technologist-Alternative training

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(1) Alternative training for a therapeutic
				radiologic technologist may be obtained with the following:
(a)
(i) A
				baccalaureate or associate degree in one of the physical, biological sciences,
				or allied health care professions;
(ii) Three clinical years supervised practice
				experience in therapeutic radiologic technology as provided in subsection (2)
				of this section; and
(iii)
				Completed course content as provided in subsection (3) of this section;
				or
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-926 - Radiologic imaging professionals › Section 246-926-130 - Nuclear medicine technologist-Alternative training

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(1) Alternative training for a nuclear
				medicine technologist may be obtained with the following:
(a)
(i) A
				baccalaureate or associate degree in one of the physical, biological sciences,
				or allied health care professions;
(ii) Two clinical years supervised practice
				experience in nuclear medicine technology as provided in subsection (2) of this
				section; and
(iii) Completed course
				content as provided in subsection (3) of this section; or
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-926 - Radiologic imaging professionals › Section 246-926-135 - Radiologic technologist-State examination/examination application deadline

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(1) The ARRT
				certification examinations for radiography, radiation therapy technology, and
				nuclear medicine technology are the state examinations for certification as a
				radiologic technologist.
(2) The
				examination shall be conducted in accordance with the ARRT security measures
				and contract.
(3) Applicants taking
				the state examination must submit the application, supporting documents, and
				fees to the department for approval prior to being scheduled to take the
				examination.
(4) Examination
				candidates shall be advised of the results of their examination in writing by
				the department.
(5) The examination
				candidate must have a minimum scaled score of 75 to pass the
				examination.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-926 - Radiologic imaging professionals › Section 246-926-140 - Approved schools for diagnostic, therapeutic, or nuclear medicine radiologic technologists (Repealed)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.84.040. 10-10-043, § 246-926-140,
					 filed 4/27/10, effective 5/28/10; 06-01-104, § 246-926-140, filed
					 12/21/05, effective 1/21/06. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified
					 as § 246-926-140, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.84.040. 89-01-015 (Order PM 802), §
					 308-183-130, filed 12/9/88.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-926 - Radiologic imaging professionals › Section 246-926-150 - Diagnostic radiologic, therapeutic radiologic, and nuclear medicine technologists-Certification designation

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A certificate shall be designated in a particular field of
				  radiologic technology by:
(1) The
				educational program completed; diagnostic radiologic technologist - radiography
				program; therapeutic radiologic technologist - radiation therapy technology
				program; and nuclear medicine technologist - nuclear medicine technology
				program; or
(2) By meeting the
				alternative training requirements established in WAC
				246-926-100 and
				246-926-110,
				246-926-120, or
				246-926-130.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.84.040. 10-10-043, § 246-926-150,
					 filed 4/27/10, effective 5/28/10. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.84.040 and
					 18.84.080. 92-05-010 (Order 237),
					 § 246-926-150, filed 2/7/92, effective 2/19/92. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified
					 as § 246-926-150, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.84.040. 89-01-015 (Order PM 802), §
					 308-183-140, filed 12/9/88.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-926 - Radiologic imaging professionals › Section 246-926-155 - Diagnostic radiologic, therapeutic radiologic, and nuclear medicine technologists-Clarification of scope of practice

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The scope of practice for diagnostic, therapeutic, and
				  nuclear medicine includes routine tasks such as patient positioning, providing
				  instruction to patients about the imaging procedure, verifying informed
				  consent, and documenting the imaging procedure and radiographic image in the
				  patient's medical record. Radiographic images produced may be in physical form,
				  such as an X-ray film, or in digital format. The clarification of scope of
				  practice for each type of radiologic technologist is as follows:
(1) Diagnostic. The procedures a diagnostic
				radiologic technologist performs include, but are not limited to:
(a) Standard radiographs or basic or
				conventional X-rays;
(b) Bone
				densitometry scans or dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry or DEXA scans;
(c) Mammography;
(d) Fluoroscopic procedures;
(e) Computed tomography or CT;
(f) Cardiovascular-interventional
				radiography; or
(g) Other imaging
				studies involving parenteral procedures, excluding those advanced imaging
				procedures identified in WAC
				246-926-300.
Nothing in subsection (1) of this section shall be construed
				  to require that a diagnostic radiologic technologist obtain national
				  certification for computed tomography.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-926 - Radiologic imaging professionals › Section 246-926-165 - Radiologic technologist-Military equivalency of certification requirements

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(1) The department
				accepts military education, training, or experience as described in subsections
				(4) through (8) of this section as meeting the corresponding education,
				training, or experience requirements.
(2) For the purposes of this section, these
				terms shall have the following meaning:
(a)
				"CAAHEP" means the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
				Programs and includes its prior organization, the Committee on Allied Health
				Education and Accreditation (CAHEA).
(b) "JRCCVT" means the Joint Review Committee
				on Education in Cardiovascular Technology.
(c) "JRCERT" means the Joint Review Committee
				on Education in Radiologic Technology.
(d) "JRCNMT" means the Joint Review Committee
				on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
(e) "METC" means the Department of Defense,
				Defense Health Agency, Medical Education and Training Campus.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-926 - Radiologic imaging professionals › Section 246-926-170 - Expired license (Repealed)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-926-170,
					 filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.84.040 and
					 18.84.110. 92-05-010 (Order 237),
					 § 246-926-170, filed 2/7/92, effective 2/19/92. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified
					 as § 246-926-170, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.84.040. 89-01-015 (Order PM 802), §
					 308-183-160, filed 12/9/88.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-926 - Radiologic imaging professionals › Section 246-926-180 - Parenteral procedures

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(1) For the
				purposes of this section, these terms shall have the following meaning:
(a) "Parenteral administration" means
				introducing a substance or medication into the body in a manner other than
				through the digestive canal or by topical application.
(b) "Therapeutic agent" means a medication or
				substance intended for medical treatment in the radiologic technology
				domain.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-926 - Radiologic imaging professionals › Section 246-926-190 - State examination/examination waiver/examination application deadline for diagnostic, therapeutic, or nuclear medicine radiologic technologists (Repealed)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.84.040. 10-10-043, § 246-926-190,
					 filed 4/27/10, effective 5/28/10; 06-01-104, § 246-926-190, filed
					 12/21/05, effective 1/21/06. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.84.040 and
					 18.84.080. 92-05-010 (Order 237),
					 § 246-926-190, filed 2/7/92, effective 2/19/92. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified
					 as § 246-926-190, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.84.040. 89-01-015 (Order PM 802), §
					 308-183-190, filed 12/9/88.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-926 - Radiologic imaging professionals › Section 246-926-200 - AIDS prevention and information education requirements (Repealed)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-926-200,
					 filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.84.040 and
					 70.24.270. 92-05-010 (Order 237),
					 § 246-926-200, filed 2/7/92, effective 2/19/92. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified
					 as § 246-926-200, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 70.24.270. 88-22-077 (Order PM 786), §
					 308-183-200, filed 11/2/88.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-926 - Radiologic imaging professionals › Section 246-926-300 - Radiologist assistant scope of practice

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(1) For the purposes of this section,
				"diagnostic agent" means a substance used in radiologic technology to reveal,
				pinpoint, and define the localization of a pathological process, such as
				contrast preparations, radioactive isotopes, and dyes.
(2) In addition to diagnostic radiologic
				technologist tasks in WAC
				246-926-165, a radiologist
				assistant may perform advanced diagnostic imaging procedures under the
				direction of a supervising radiologist. Those procedures include, but are not
				limited to:
(a) Enteral and parenteral
				procedures;
(b) Injecting
				diagnostic agents to sites other than intravenous;
(c) Diagnostic aspirations and localizations;
				and
(d) Assisting radiologists with
				other invasive procedures.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-926 - Radiologic imaging professionals › Section 246-926-310 - Radiologist assistant-Certification

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
To obtain certification as a radiologist assistant, an
				  applicant must submit:
(1) A completed
				application on forms provided by the secretary;
(2) Proof of successfully passing an
				examination in radiologist assistant administered by ARRT;
(3) Proof of completed education in one of
				the following:
(a) Graduate from an education
				program recognized by ARRT;
(b)
				Military education, training, and experience listed in WAC
				246-926-155; or
(c) Hold a radiologist practitioner assistant
				certification with the certification board of radiology practitioner assistants
				by passing the national ARRT registered radiologist assistant
				examination;
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-926 - Radiologic imaging professionals › Section 246-926-320 - Radiologist assistant - Supervisory plans

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(1) A radiologist assistant must submit to
				the department a supervisory plan on a form approved by the department.
(a) The plan must be approved before the
				radiologist assistant can practice.
(b) The plan must be signed by both the
				radiologist assistant and a radiologist licensed in this state.
(c) A radiologist assistant may assist a
				radiologist other than his or her supervising radiologist so long as it is done
				with the knowledge and agreement of the supervising radiologist, and is
				reflected in an approved supervisory plan.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-926 - Radiologic imaging professionals › Section 246-926-400 - Cardiovascular invasive specialist scope of practice

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(1) A cardiovascular invasive specialist
				assists in cardiac or vascular catheterization procedures in the role of
				either:
(a) A monitoring technologist, who
				documents every action during a catheterization procedure and monitors the
				patient's status, reporting any irregularities to the surgical team;
(b) A circulating technologist, who provides
				assistance to the surgical team from outside the sterile field; or
(c) A sterile/scrub technologist, who
				directly assists the physician during the catheterization procedure.
Except as provided in subsection (8) of this section, no
				  cardiovascular invasive specialist shall perform the tasks of more than one
				  role during any individual procedure. All intraprocedure tasks in any role must
				  be performed under personal supervision.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-926 - Radiologic imaging professionals › Section 246-926-410 - Cardiovascular invasive specialist certification

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
To obtain certification as a cardiovascular invasive
				  specialist, the applicant must submit:
(1) A completed application on forms provided
				by the secretary;
(2) Proof of
				completed education in one of the following:
(a) Graduation from an educational program
				accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
				Programs (CAAHEP) utilizing the standards and criteria established by the Joint
				Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT);
				or
(b) Military education,
				training, and experience listed in WAC
				246-926-155; or
(c) Hold certification or registration with
				one of the following national organizations:
(i) Cardiovascular Credentialing
				International through the Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist
				examination, formerly the Registered Cardiovascular Technologist examination or
				the Certified Cardiovascular Technologist examination; or
(ii) Cardiovascular Credentialing
				International through the Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist
				examination; or
(iii) Heart Rhythm
				Society through the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners, formerly the
				North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology examination;
				or
(iv) ARRT through the Cardiac
				Interventional Radiographer post-primary examination, the Vascular
				Interventional Radiographer post-primary examination, or the Cardiovascular
				Interventional Radiographer post-primary examination;
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-926 - Radiologic imaging professionals › Section 246-926-500 - X-ray technician registration requirements

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To obtain registration as an X-ray technician an applicant
				  must submit:
(1) An completed
				application on forms provided by the secretary;
(2) Written verification of any licenses
				held, submitted directly from that licensing entity;
(3) Applicable fees as defined in WAC
				246-926-990; and
(4) Any other information determined by the
				secretary.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-926 - Radiologic imaging professionals › Section 246-926-510 - X-ray technician-Competency requirements and authorized duties

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(1) A registered
				X-ray technician operating X-ray equipment shall meet the competency
				requirements in WAC
				246-225-99920 to produce
				radiographic images in physical form, such as X-ray film.
(2) The authorized duties a registered X-ray
				technician may perform under the direction of a licensed practitioner are:
(a) Standard radiographs or basic or
				conventional X-rays; and
(b) Bone
				densitometry scans or dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry or DEXA scans.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-926 - Radiologic imaging professionals › Section 246-926-600 - Expired certifications and registrations

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(1) If the license has expired for three
				years or less, the practitioner must meet the requirements of WAC
				246-12-040.
(2) If the license has expired for over three
				years, the practitioner must:
(a) Demonstrate
				competence to the standards established by the secretary; and
(b) Meet the requirements of WAC
				246-12-040.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-926 - Radiologic imaging professionals › Section 246-926-420 - Alternate certification process - Time limited

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Until July 1, 2012, the department shall issue a
				  cardiovascular invasive specialist certification to applicants who meet the
				  following requirements:
(1) Hold a
				current health care credential issued by the department that has been in good
				standing for at least the last five consecutive years; and
(2) Document qualifying prior experience.
				Such qualifying experience must:
(a) Be in
				cardiac or vascular catheterization functions as defined in WAC
				246-926-400;
(b) Have been obtained in the last five
				years;
(c) Include at least one
				thousand hours per year; and
(d) Be
				documented on forms prepared by the department and attested to by the
				catheterization laboratory lead technologist, manager, or director.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-927 - Recreation therapy › AIDS REQUIREMENT › Section 246-927-010 - How many hours of AIDS prevention and information education do I need? (Repealed)

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.230 RCW,
						RCW
						70.24.270 and
						70.24.250. 03-22-021, §
						246-927-010, filed 10/27/03, effective
						11/27/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-927 - Recreation therapy › FEES › Section 246-927-990 - Recreation therapy fees and renewal cycle

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(1) Registrations must be renewed every year
				  on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2. The
				  secretary may require payment of renewal fees less than those established in
				  this section if the current level of fees is likely to result in a surplus of
				  funds. Surplus funds are those in excess of the amount necessary to pay for the
				  costs of administering the program and to maintain a reasonable reserve. Notice
				  of any adjustment in the required payment will be provided to practitioners.
				  The adjustment in the required payment shall remain in place for the duration
				  of a renewal cycle to assure practitioners an equal benefit from the
				  adjustment.
(2) The following
				  nonrefundable fees will be charged for registered recreational therapists:
Title of Fee
Fee
Application
$205.00
Renewal
230.00
Late renewal penalty
116.00
Expired registration reissuance
90.00
Duplicate registration
15.00
Certification of certificate
25.00
Statutory Authority:
						RCW
						43.70.110,
						43.70.250, and 2010 c 37.
						10-19-071, § 246-927-990, filed 9/16/10, effective 10/15/10. Statutory
						Authority:
						RCW
						43.70.110,
						43.70.250 and 2008 c 329.
						08-16-008, § 246-927-990, filed 7/24/08, effective 7/25/08. Statutory
						Authority:
						RCW
						43.70.250,[43.70.]280 and 43.70.110.
						05-12-012, § 246-927-990, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05. Statutory
						Authority: Chapter 18.230 RCW and
						RCW
						43.70.250. 03-09-065, § 246-927-990,
						filed 4/15/03, effective 7/1/03.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-928 - Respiratory care practitioners › Section 246-928-310

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.89.050(1). 01-11-165,
					 § 246-928-310, filed 5/23/01, effective
					 6/23/01.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-928 - Respiratory care practitioners › Section 246-928-320 - General definitions

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The definitions in this section apply throughout this
				  chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Analgesia" means providing pain relief
				or loss of physical sensation without the total loss of consciousness or
				physical movement, and which allows the patient to respond to verbal commands
				and tactile stimulation.
(2)
				"Applicant" means a person whose application for licensure as a respiratory
				care practitioner is being submitted to the department.
(3) "Department" means the Washington state
				department of health.
(4)
				"Respiratory care practitioner" means a person licensed by the department, who
				is authorized under chapter 18.89 RCW and these rules to practice respiratory
				therapy. WAC
				246-928-410
				explains who must be licensed as a respiratory care practitioner.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.89.050(1). 01-11-165,
					 § 246-928-320, filed 5/23/01, effective
					 6/23/01.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-928 - Respiratory care practitioners › Section 246-928-410 - Licensure requirements for a respiratory care practitioner

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This section identifies who must be licensed as a respiratory
				  care practitioner with the department and who is exempt from licensure.
(1) Any person performing or offering to
				perform the functions authorized in
				RCW
				18.89.040 must be licensed as a respiratory
				care practitioner. A certification, registration or other credential issued by
				a professional organization does not substitute for licensure as a respiratory
				care practitioner in Washington state.
(2) The following individuals are exempt from
				licensure as a respiratory care practitioner:
(a) Any person performing or offering to
				perform the functions authorized in
				RCW
				18.89.040, who is either registered,
				certified, licensed, or similarly regulated under the laws of this state and is
				performing services within the person's authorized scope of practice;
(b) Any person employed by the United States
				government who is practicing respiratory care as a performance of the duties
				prescribed for him or her by the laws of and rules of the United
				States;
(c) Any person who is
				pursuing a supervised course of study leading to a degree or certificate in
				respiratory care, if the person is designated by a title that clearly indicates
				their status as a student or trainee and limited to the extent of demonstrated
				proficiency of completed curriculum, and under direct supervision;
(d) Any person who is licensed as a
				registered nurse under chapter 18.79 RCW;
(e) Any person who is practicing respiratory
				care without compensation for a family member.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-928 - Respiratory care practitioners › Section 246-928-420 - Respiratory care practitioner application requirements

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To become licensed as a respiratory care practitioner, an
				  applicant shall:
(1) Submit to the
				department:
(a) A completed application as
				provided by the department;
(b)
				Proof of meeting the education requirements in WAC
				246-928-520;
(c) The appropriate fee required in WAC
				246-928-990;
				and
(d) Any other information
				determined necessary by the department; and
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-928 - Respiratory care practitioners › Section 246-928-430 - Respiratory care practitioner license renewal

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(1) To renew a license a respiratory care
				practitioner shall submit a renewal form provided by the department, with the
				appropriate fee required in WAC
				246-928-990.
(2) The specific requirements and process for
				renewal of a license are in WAC
				246-12-030.
(3) Renewal fees must be postmarked on or
				before the renewal date or the department will charge a late renewal penalty
				fee and licensure reissuance fee.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.89.050(1). 01-11-165,
					 § 246-928-430, filed 5/23/01, effective
					 6/23/01.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-928 - Respiratory care practitioners › Section 246-928-440

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.89.050(1) and
					 18.89.140. 01-21-136, §
					 246-928-440, filed 10/24/01, effective
					 11/24/01.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-928 - Respiratory care practitioners › Section 246-928-442 - Continuing education

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To renew a respiratory care practitioner license, the
				  licensee shall acquire 30 credit hours of respiratory care continuing education
				  every two years as required in
				  RCW
				  18.89.140. Licensees shall meet the
				  continuing education requirements outlined in this section and report completed
				  continuing education as required in WAC
				  246-12-170 through
				  246-12-240.
(1) The following are categories of required
				continuing education activities for licensed respiratory care practitioners:
(a) A minimum of 10 credit hours of
				continuing education during each two-year reporting cycle must be earned in
				courses approved by the American Association for Respiratory Care
				(AARC).
(b) Beginning January 1,
				2024, a respiratory care practitioner must complete two hours of health equity
				training each reporting cycle, as specified in WAC
				246-928-445.
(c) The remaining 18 hours of continuing
				education during each two-year reporting cycle may be in any of the following
				areas:
(i) Sponsored courses. Continuing
				education courses sponsored or approved by entities listed in subsection (2) of
				this section;
(ii) Certifications
				and examinations. Completing professional certifications or examinations listed
				in subsection (3) of this section;
(iii) Education and instruction. Completing
				or instructing cour-sework as described in subsection (4) of this section;
				and
(iv) Related studies.
				Completing up to 10 hours per reporting cycle of activities listed in
				subsection (5) of this section.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-928 - Respiratory care practitioners › Section 246-928-443 - Verification of continuing education

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(1)
				The licensee shall:
(a) Verify on renewal
				forms provided by the department, that the minimum continuing education has
				been completed within the two-year renewal cycle prior to the licensee's
				renewal date; and
(b) Keep records
				for four years as required in WAC
				246-12-200.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-928 - Respiratory care practitioners › Section 246-928-445 - Health equity training standards

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(1) Beginning on January 1, 2024, a
				respiratory care practitioner must complete training in health equity as a part
				of their continuing education requirements. The respiratory care practitioner
				must complete at least two hours of health equity training every two-year
				renewal cycle. The training must meet the minimum standards under
				RCW
				43.70.613 and comply with course requirements
				in WAC 246-12-800 through
				246-12-830.
(2) Health equity continuing education counts
				toward the 30 total hours of continuing education required under WAC
				246-928-442.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-928 - Respiratory care practitioners › Section 246-928-450 - Expired respiratory care practitioner license

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To return an expired license to active status, the applicant
				  shall meet the requirements in WAC
				  246-12-040.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.89.050(1). 01-11-165,
					 § 246-928-450, filed 5/23/01, effective
					 6/23/01.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-928 - Respiratory care practitioners › Section 246-928-510

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.89.050(1). 01-11-165,
					 § 246-928-510, filed 5/23/01, effective
					 6/23/01.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-928 - Respiratory care practitioners › Section 246-928-520 - Minimum educational qualifications for licensure as a respiratory care practitioner

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(1) To
				meet the educational requirements required by
				RCW
				18.89.090, an applicant must be a graduate of
				at least a two-year respiratory therapy educational program. The program must
				be accredited by:
(a) The Committee on
				Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC);
(b) The American Medical Association's (AMA)
				Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA); or
(c) The Commission on Accreditation of Allied
				Health Education Program (CAAHEP).
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-928 - Respiratory care practitioners › Section 246-928-530

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.89.050(1). 01-11-165,
					 § 246-928-530, filed 5/23/01, effective
					 6/23/01.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-928 - Respiratory care practitioners › Section 246-928-540 - Examination requirements for licensure as a respiratory care practitioner

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(1) An applicant
				who has taken and passed both the therapist multiple choice examination and the
				clinical simulation examination for the registered respiratory therapist
				credential provided by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), has met
				the minimum examination requirements of
				RCW
				18.89.090(1)(b). Applicants
				shall request the NBRC verify to the department that the applicant has
				successfully passed the NBRC examinations.
(2) An active registered respiratory
				therapist credential with NBRC is considered proof of meeting the minimum
				examination requirements.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.89.050(1). 01-11-165,
					 § 246-928-540, filed 5/23/01, effective
					 6/23/01.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-928 - Respiratory care practitioners › Section 246-928-560 - Licensure for persons credentialed out-of-state

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An applicant who is currently or was previously credentialed
				  in another state or jurisdiction may qualify for licensure in Washington state.
				  To be considered for licensure:
(1)
				The applicant shall submit to the department:
(a) A completed application on forms provided
				by the department;
(b) Proof of
				meeting the education requirements in WAC
				246-928-520
				or subsection (4) of this section; and
(c) A fee as specified in WAC
				246-928-990.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-928 - Respiratory care practitioners › Section 246-928-570 - Temporary practice permits for applicants credentialed out-of-state

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(1) An applicant
				who is currently or was previously credentialed in another state or
				jurisdiction may qualify for licensure in Washington state. Applicants must
				submit the following documentation to be considered for a temporary practice
				permit:
(a) A completed application on forms
				provided by the department with the request for a temporary practice permit
				indicated;
(b) An application fee
				and a temporary practice permit fee as specified in WAC
				246-928-990;
(c) Written verification directly from all
				states or jurisdictions in which the applicant is or was licensed, attesting
				that the applicant has or had a license in good standing and is not subject to
				charges or disciplinary action for unprofessional conduct or impairment;
				and
(d) Verification of completion
				of the required education and examination as specified in WAC
				246-928-520.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-928 - Respiratory care practitioners › Section 246-928-580 - Education and training requirements for extrac-orporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and extracorporeal life support (ECLS)

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(1) In order to provide extracorporeal
				membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and extracorporeal life support (ECLS), a
				respiratory care practitioner shall first complete education and hands-on
				experience specific to this treatment. The education must meet the guidelines
				in the 2010 Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) Guidelines for
				Training and Continuing Education of ECMO Specialists and must include:
(a) Didactic sessions of at least 24
				hours;
(b) Hands-on proficiencies,
				also known as water drills, including:
(i)
				Basic session with a discussion and demonstration of the equipment;
				and
(ii) Emergency session to
				address failure of the equipment and corrections;
(c) High-fidelity simulation or animal
				sessions; and
(d) Preceptor
				training, also known as bedside training, of at least 16 hours.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-928 - Respiratory care practitioners › Section 246-928-590 - Training requirements for the administration of nitrous oxide

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(1) A respiratory
				care practitioner shall follow the training requirements and protocols of the
				hospital or facility in which they are employed when providing nitrous oxide
				for analgesia.
(2) To provide
				nitrous oxide for analgesia, a respiratory care practitioner shall complete
				training that includes, but is not limited to, the following components:
(a) Nitrous oxide training which provides
				education specific to administering nitrous oxide for analgesia;
(b) In-service competency which includes
				hands-on proficiency in the administration of nitrous oxide for analgesia;
				and
(c) Observed competency
				requirement of at least one successful, independent administration of nitrous
				oxide observed by a licensed individual currently qualified to provide this
				treatment.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-928 - Respiratory care practitioners › Section 246-928-710 - Mandatory reporting

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Individuals and other entities must report unprofessional
				  conduct in compliance with the Uniform Disciplinary Act in chapter 18.130 RCW
				  and the standards of professional conduct in chapter 246-16
				  WAC.
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.89.050(1). 01-11-165,
					 § 246-928-710, filed 5/23/01, effective
					 6/23/01.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-928 - Respiratory care practitioners › Section 246-928-720

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.89.050(1). 01-11-165,
					 § 246-928-720, filed 5/23/01, effective
					 6/23/01.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-928 - Respiratory care practitioners › Section 246-928-730

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.89.050(1). 01-11-165,
					 § 246-928-730, filed 5/23/01, effective
					 6/23/01.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-928 - Respiratory care practitioners › Section 246-928-740

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.89.050(1). 01-11-165,
					 § 246-928-740, filed 5/23/01, effective
					 6/23/01.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-928 - Respiratory care practitioners › Section 246-928-750

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.89.050(1). 01-11-165,
					 § 246-928-750, filed 5/23/01, effective
					 6/23/01.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-928 - Respiratory care practitioners › Section 246-928-760

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Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.89.050(1). 01-11-165,
					 § 246-928-760, filed 5/23/01, effective
					 6/23/01.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 246 - Health, Department of › PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING › Chapter 246-928 - Respiratory care practitioners › Section 246-928-990 - Respiratory care fees and renewal cycle

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(1) Licenses must be renewed every two years
				on the practitioner's birthday as provided in WAC
				246-12-030.
(2) The following nonrefundable fees will be
				charged:
Title of Fee
Fee
Application
$140.00
Temporary practice permit
50.00
Duplicate license
15.00
Verification of licensure
15.00
Renewal
110.00
Late renewal penalty
55.00
Expired license reissuance
65.00
Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.70.110,
					 43.70.250, and 2010 c 37.
					 10-19-071, § 246-928-990, filed 9/16/10, effective 10/15/10. Statutory
					 Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.70.110,
					 43.70.250 and 2008 c 329.
					 08-16-008, § 246-928-990, filed 7/24/08, effective 7/25/08. Statutory
					 Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.70.250,[43.70.]280 and 43.70.110.
					 05-12-012, § 246-928-990, filed 5/20/05, effective 7/1/05. Statutory
					 Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.89.050(1). 01-11-165,
					 § 246-928-990, filed 5/23/01, effective 6/23/01. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.70.250. 99-08-101, § 246-928-990,
					 filed 4/6/99, effective 7/1/99. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-928-990,
					 filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority:
					 Chapter
					 18.89 RCW and
					 RCW
					 43.70.040. 95-18-019, § 246-928-990,
					 filed 8/24/95, effective 9/24/95. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.70.250. 92-15-032 (Order 285), §
					 246-928-990, filed 7/7/92, effective 8/7/92. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 18.89.050 and
					 43.70.250. 92-02-018 (Order 224),
					 § 246-928-990, filed 12/23/91, effective 1/23/92. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified
					 as § 246-928-990, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority:
					 RCW
					 43.24.086. 88-17-099 (Order PM 741), §
					 308-195-110, filed 8/23/88.