Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 18 Businesses And Professions - Chapter 18.06 Acupuncture

18.06.010 Definitions
The following terms in this chapter shall have the meanings set forth in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Acupuncture" means a ...

18.06.020 Practice without license unlawful
(1) No one may hold themselves out to the public as an acupuncturist or licensed acupuncturist or any derivative thereof which is intended to or ...

18.06.045 Exemptions from chapter
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or restrict: (1) The practice by an individual credentialed under the laws of this state and ...

18.06.050 Applications for examination -- Qualifications
Any person seeking to be examined shall present to the secretary at least forty-five days before the commencement of the examination: (1) A written application ...

18.06.060 Approval of educational programs
The department shall consider for approval any school, program, apprenticeship, or tutorial which meets the requirements outlined in this chapter and provides the training required ...

18.06.070 Approval of applications -- Examination fee
No applicant may be permitted to take an examination under this chapter until the secretary has approved his or her application and the applicant has ...

18.06.080 Authority of secretary -- Examination -- Contents -- Ad hoc committee -- Immunity
(1) The secretary is hereby authorized and empowered to execute the provisions of this chapter and shall offer examinations in acupuncture at least twice a ...

18.06.090 Fluency in English required
Before licensure, each applicant shall demonstrate sufficient fluency in reading, speaking, and understanding the English language to enable the applicant to communicate with other health ...

18.06.100 Investigation of applicant's background
Each applicant shall, as part of his or her application, furnish written consent to an investigation of his or her personal background, professional training, and ...

18.06.110 Application of Uniform Disciplinary Act
The Uniform Disciplinary Act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs uncertified practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the disciplining of license holders under this chapter. ...

18.06.120 Compliance with administrative procedures -- Fees
(1) Every person licensed in acupuncture shall comply with the administrative procedures and administrative requirements for registration and renewal set by the secretary under RCW ...

18.06.130 Patient information form--Penalty
(1) The secretary shall develop a form to be used by an acupuncturist to inform the patient of the acupuncturist's scope of practice and qualifications. ...

18.06.140 Consultation and referral to other health care practitioners
(1) Every licensed acupuncturist shall develop a written plan for consultation, emergency transfer, and referral to other health care practitioners operating within the scope of ...

18.06.160 Adoption of rules
The secretary shall adopt rules in the manner provided by chapter 34.05 RCW as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.[1991 c ...

18.06.180 Application of chapter to previously registered acupuncture assistants
All persons registered as acupuncture assistants pursuant to chapter 18.71A or 18.57A RCW on July 28, 1985, shall be certified under this chapter by the ...

18.06.190 Licensing by endorsement
The secretary may license a person without examination if such person is credentialed as an acupuncturist in another jurisdiction if, in the secretary's judgment, the ...

18.06.200 Health care insurance benefits not mandatory
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to require that individual or group policies or contracts of an insurance carrier, health care service contractor, or ...

18.06.210 Prescription of drugs and practice of medicine not authorized
This chapter shall not be construed as permitting the administration or prescription of drugs or in any way infringing upon the practice of medicine and ...