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, engineering, medicine, or field related to behavior analysis approved by the secretary;
(ii) Completion of a minimum of two hundred twenty-five classroom hours at graduate level instruction in specific behavior analysis topics, as determined in rule;
(iii) Successful completion of a supervised experience requirement, consisting of a minimum of one thousand five hundred hours, or an alternative approved by the secretary by rule; and
(iv) Successful completion of an examination approved by the secretary;
(b) For a licensed assistant behavior analyst:
(i) Graduation from a bachelor's degree program approved by the secretary;
(ii) Completion of one hundred thirty-five classroom hours of instruction in specific behavior analysis topics, as determined by the secretary in rule; and
(iii) Successful completion of a supervised experience requirement, consisting of a minimum of one thousand hours, or an alternative approved by the secretary by rule;
(c) For a certified behavior technician:
(i) Successful completion of a training program of at least forty hours that is approved by the secretary; and
(ii) Any other requirements determined by the secretary in rule;
(d) Demonstrates good moral character;
(e) Has not engaged in unprofessional conduct as defined in RCW 18.130.180;
(f) Is not currently subject to any disciplinary proceedings; and
(g) Is not unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety as defined in RCW 18.130.170.
(2) In addition, an applicant for an assistant behavior analyst license or a behavior technician certification must provide proof of ongoing supervision by a licensed behavior analyst.
(3) The secretary may accept certification by a national accredited professional credentialing entity in lieu of the specific requirements identified in subsection (1)(a) through (c) of this section.
(4) A license or certification issued under this section is valid for a period of two years.
[ 2015 c 118 § 5.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2015 c 118: See note following RCW 18.380.010.
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