RCW 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 and Eastern medicine” means a health care service utilizing acupuncture or Eastern medicine diagnosis and treatment to promote health and treat organic or functional disorders, which includes a variety […]
RCW 18.06.020 Practice without license unlawful. (1) No one may hold themselves out to the public as an acupuncturist, licensed acupuncturist, acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner, or any derivative thereof which is intended to or is likely to lead the public to believe such a person is an acupuncturist, licensed acupuncturist[,] or acupuncture and Eastern […]
RCW 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 performing services within such individual’s authorized scope of practice; (2) The practice by an individual employed by the government of the United States while engaged […]
RCW 18.06.050 Applications for licensure—Qualifications. Any person seeking to be licensed shall present to the secretary: (1) A written application on a form or forms provided by the secretary setting forth under affidavit such information as the secretary may require; and (2) Proof that the candidate has: (a) Successfully completed a course, approved by the […]
RCW 18.06.060 Approval of educational programs. The department shall consider for approval any school or program that meets the requirements outlined in this chapter and provides the training required under RCW 18.06.050. Clinical and didactic training may be approved as separate programs or as a joint program. The process for approval shall be established by […]
RCW 18.06.080 Authority of secretary—Examination—Contents—Immunity. (1) The secretary is hereby authorized and empowered to execute the provisions of this chapter and shall offer examinations in order to become a licensed acupuncturist or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner at least twice a year at such times and places as the secretary may select. The examination shall […]
RCW 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 care providers and patients concerning health care problems and treatment. [ 1995 c 323 § 8; 1985 c 326 § 9.]
RCW 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 experience by the department or any person acting on its behalf. [ 1985 c 326 § 10.]
RCW 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. The secretary shall be the disciplining authority under this chapter. [ 1995 c 323 § 9; 1991 c 3 § 11; 1987 c […]
RCW 18.06.120 Compliance with administrative procedures—Fees. (1) Every person licensed under this chapter shall comply with the administrative procedures and administrative requirements for registration and renewal set by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280. (2) All fees collected under this section and *RCW 18.06.070 shall be credited to the health professions account as required […]
RCW 18.06.130 Patient information form—Penalty. (1) The secretary shall develop a form to be used by a person licensed under this chapter to inform the patient of the scope of practice and qualifications of an acupuncturist or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner. All license holders shall bring the form to the attention of the patients […]
RCW 18.06.140 Consultation with other health care practitioners—Patient waiver—Emergencies—Penalty. (1) When a person licensed under this chapter sees patients with potentially serious disorders such as cardiac conditions, acute abdominal symptoms, and such other conditions, the practitioner shall immediately request a consultation or recent written diagnosis from a primary health care provider licensed under chapter 18.71, […]
RCW 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 3 § 15; 1985 c 326 § 16.]
RCW 18.06.190 Licensing by endorsement. The secretary may license a person without examination if such person is credentialed as an acupuncturist or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner, or equivalent, in another jurisdiction if, in the secretary’s judgment, the requirements of that jurisdiction are equivalent to or greater than those of Washington state. [ 2019 c […]
RCW 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 health maintenance organization provide benefits or coverage for services and supplies provided by a person licensed under this chapter. [ 1995 c […]
RCW 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 surgery as defined in chapter 18.71 or 18.57 RCW, except as authorized in this chapter. [ 1985 c 326 […]
RCW 18.06.220 Acupuncture and Eastern medicine advisory committee. The Washington state acupuncture and Eastern medicine advisory committee is established. (1) The committee consists of five members, each of whom must be a resident of the state of Washington. Four committee members must be acupuncturists or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioners licensed under this chapter who […]
RCW 18.06.230 Point injection therapy services—Education and training. (1) Prior to providing point injection therapy services, an acupuncturist or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner must obtain the education and training necessary to provide the service. (2) Any acupuncturist or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner performing point injection therapy prior to June 9, 2016, must be […]
RCW 18.06.240 Continuing education. The department shall adopt a rule requiring completion of continuing education for acupuncturists as a condition of license renewal. [ 2019 c 308 § 13.] NOTES: Findings—2019 c 308: See note following RCW 18.06.010.
