Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 18 Businesses And Professions - Chapter 18.122 Regulation Of Health Professions -- Uniform Administrative Provisions
- 18.122.010 Legislative intent
The legislature takes note of the burgeoning number of bills proposed to regulate new health and health-related professions and occupations. The legislature further recognizes the ...
- 18.122.020 Definitions
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) To "credential" means to license, certify, or register an ...
- 18.122.030 Registration, certification, and licensure
(1) The three levels of professional credentialing as defined in chapter 18.120 RCW are: (a) Registration, which is the least restrictive, and requires formal notification ...
- 18.122.040 Exemptions
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or restrict: (1) The practice by an individual licensed, certified, or registered under the laws of ...
- 18.122.050 Powers of secretary
In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to: (1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement ...
- 18.122.060 Record of proceedings
The secretary shall keep an official record of all proceedings. A part of the record shall consist of a register of all applicants for credentialing ...
- 18.122.070 Advisory committees
(1) The secretary has the authority to appoint advisory committees to further the purposes of this chapter. Each such committee shall be composed of five ...
- 18.122.080 Credentialing requirements
(1) The secretary shall issue a license or certificate, as appropriate, to any applicant who demonstrates to the secretary's satisfaction that the following requirements have ...
- 18.122.090 Approval of educational programs
The secretary shall establish by rule the standards and procedures for approval of educational programs and alternative training. The secretary may utilize or contract with ...
- 18.122.100 Examinations
(1) The date and location of examinations shall be established by the secretary. Applicants who have been found by the secretary to meet the other ...
- 18.122.110 Applications
Applications for credentialing shall be submitted on forms provided by the secretary. The secretary may require any information and documentation which reasonably relates to the ...
- 18.122.120 Waiver of examination for initial applications
The secretary shall waive the examination and credential a person authorized to practice within the state of Washington if the secretary determines that the person ...
- 18.122.130 Endorsement
An applicant holding a credential in another state may be credentialed to practice in this state without examination if the secretary determines that the other ...
- 18.122.140 Renewals
The secretary shall establish by rule the procedural requirements and fees for renewal of a credential. Failure to renew shall invalidate the credential and all ...
- 18.122.150 Application of uniform disciplinary act
The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, shall govern the issuance and denial of credentials, unauthorized practice, and the discipline of persons credentialed under this ...
- 18.122.160 Application of chapter
This chapter only applies to a business or profession regulated under the laws of this state if this chapter is specifically referenced in the laws ...
- 18.122.900 Section captions
Section captions as used in this chapter do not constitute any part of the law.[1987 c 150 § 77.] ...
- 18.122.901 Severability -- 1987 c 150
If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application ...
Last modified: April 7, 2009