18.360.070 – Authority of secretary.
RCW 18.360.070 Authority of secretary. (1) In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary may: (a) Adopt rules, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, necessary to implement this chapter; (b) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter; (c) Establish administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250 […]
18.360.080 – Certifications existing before July 1, 2013.
RCW 18.360.080 Certifications existing before July 1, 2013. (1) The department may not issue new certifications for category C, D, E, or F health care assistants on or after July 1, 2013. The department shall certify a category C, D, E, or F health care assistant whose certification is in good standing and who was […]
18.360.090 – Exemptions.
RCW 18.360.090 Exemptions. Nothing in this chapter prohibits or affects: (1) A person licensed under this title performing services within his or her scope of practice; (2) A person performing functions in the discharge of official duties on behalf of the United States government including, but not limited to, the armed forces, coast guard, public […]
18.360.100 – Career path plan—Report.
RCW 18.360.100 Career path plan—Report. Within existing resources, the secretary shall develop recommendations regarding a career path plan for medical assistants. The secretary shall consult with stakeholders, including, but not limited to, health care practitioner professional organizations, organizations representing health care workers, community colleges, career colleges, and technical colleges. The recommendations must include methods for […]
18.360.110 – Military training or experience.
RCW 18.360.110 Military training or experience. An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the secretary determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state. [ 2012 c 153 § 12.] NOTES: Effective date—2012 c 153 §§ 1-12, […]
18.370.010 – Definitions.
RCW 18.370.010 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Tanning facility” means any location, place, area, structure, or business that provides persons access to any ultraviolet tanning device for a fee. (2) “Ultraviolet tanning device” means equipment that emits electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths in the […]
18.370.020 – Minors prohibited—Proof of age.
RCW 18.370.020 Minors prohibited—Proof of age. (1) Persons under eighteen years of age are prohibited from using an ultraviolet tanning device without a written prescription for ultraviolet radiation treatment from a physician licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW. (2) Proof of age must be satisfied with a driver’s license or other government-issued identification containing […]
18.350.060 – Limitation of chapter.
RCW 18.350.060 Limitation of chapter. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or restrict dental health aide therapist services to the extent authorized under chapter 70.350 RCW. [ 2017 c 5 § 7.]
18.360.005 – Findings—Intent.
RCW 18.360.005 Findings—Intent. The legislature finds that medical assistants are health professionals specifically trained to work in settings such as physicians’ offices, clinics, group practices, and other health care facilities. These multiskilled personnel are trained to perform administrative and clinical procedures under the supervision of health care providers. Physicians value this unique versatility more and […]
18.360.010 – Definitions.
RCW 18.360.010 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Administer” means the retrieval of medication, and its application to a patient, as authorized in RCW 18.360.050. (2) “Delegation” means direct authorization granted by a licensed health care practitioner to a medical assistant to perform the […]