18.380.100 – Uniform disciplinary act—Application.
RCW 18.380.100 Uniform disciplinary act—Application. The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of a license or certification, and the discipline of persons licensed or certified under this chapter. [ 2015 c 118 § 10.] NOTES: Effective date—2015 c 118: See note following RCW 18.380.010.
18.380.110 – Authority of secretary.
RCW 18.380.110 Authority of secretary. The secretary, in consultation with the committee, may adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as necessary to implement this chapter, including rules: (1) Establishing continuing competency as a condition of license or certification renewal; (2) Establishing standards for delegation and supervision of licensed assistant behavior analysts and certified behavior technicians; […]
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 […]
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 […]
18.380.030 – Exemptions.
RCW 18.380.030 Exemptions. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or restrict: (1) An individual who holds a credential issued by this state, other than as a licensed behavior analyst, a licensed assistant behavior analyst, or a certified behavior technician, to engage in the practice of that occupation or profession without obtaining an […]
18.380.040 – Applied behavior analysis advisory committee.
RCW 18.380.040 Applied behavior analysis advisory committee. (1) The Washington state applied behavior analysis advisory committee is established. (2) The committee consists of the following five members: (a) Three members who are licensed behavior analysts or, for the initial members of the committee, certified by the national behavior analyst certification board as either a board […]
18.380.050 – Licensure or certification requirements.
RCW 18.380.050 Licensure or certification requirements. (1) The secretary shall issue a license to an applicant who submits a completed application, pays the appropriate fees, and meets the following requirements: (a) For a licensed behavior analyst: (i) Graduation from a master’s or doctorate degree program in behavior analysis or other natural science, education, human services, […]
18.380.060 – Licensing or certification—Applications—Fees.
RCW 18.380.060 Licensing or certification—Applications—Fees. Applications for licensing or certification must be submitted on forms provided by the secretary. The secretary may require any information and documentation that reasonably relates to the need to determine whether the applicant meets the criteria for licensing or certification provided for in this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW. Each […]
18.380.070 – License or certification—Renewal.
RCW 18.380.070 License or certification—Renewal. (1) The secretary shall establish by rule the requirements for renewal of a license or certification, but may not increase the licensure or certification requirements provided in this chapter. The secretary shall establish administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees for license and certification periods and renewals as provided in RCW […]
18.380.080 – Temporary license.
RCW 18.380.080 Temporary license. The secretary may grant a temporary license to a person who does not reside in this state if he or she: (1) Is licensed to practice applied behavior analysis in another state or province of Canada; or (2) meets other qualifications established by the secretary. A temporary license holder may only […]