Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 18 Businesses And Professions - Chapter 18.55 Ocularists

18.55.005 Regulation of health care professions -- Criteria
See chapter 18.120 RCW. ...

18.55.007 License required
No person may practice or represent himself or herself as an ocularist without first having a valid license to do so.[1987 c 150 § 40.]Notes: ...

18.55.010 Licensing -- Exemptions -- Limitations
(1) Nothing in this chapter shall: (a) Be construed to limit or restrict a duly licensed physician or employees working under the personal supervision of ...

18.55.015 Intent
The legislature finds it necessary to regulate the practice of ocularist to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. The legislature intends that only individuals ...

18.55.020 Definitions
The terms defined in this section shall have the meaning ascribed to them wherever appearing in this chapter, unless a different meaning is specifically used ...

18.55.030 Licenses -- Renewal
The secretary shall determine administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees for licenses and renewals as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.[1996 c 191 § 31; ...

18.55.040 License applicants -- Qualifications -- Examination
No applicant shall be licensed under this chapter until the applicant complies with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined by the secretary according to ...

18.55.045 Examination
The secretary may approve an examination prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing authorities. The examination shall determine if the ...

18.55.050 Licenses or registrations -- Renewal
Every individual licensed or registered under this chapter shall comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined by the secretary, as provided by RCW ...

18.55.060 Apprentices
(1) A person wishing to work as an apprentice ocularist shall submit to the secretary the registration fee and completed application form signed by the ...

18.55.066 Application of uniform disciplinary act
The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.[1987 c ...

18.55.075 Scope of practice
An ocularist designs, fabricates, and fits ocular prosthetic appliances. An ocularist is authorized to perform the necessary procedures to provide an ocular prosthetic service for ...

18.55.085 Unprofessional conduct
An ocularist or authorized service provider shall explain to patients or customers exactly which type of prosthesis or service they are receiving or purchasing. Failure ...

18.55.095 Authority of secretary
In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary may: (1) Adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement this ...

18.55.105 Out-of-state applicants
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 ...

18.55.900 Severability -- 1980 c 101
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 ...