Revised Code of Washington
2024 Archive

Chapter 18.71A RCW
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
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18.71A.010Definitions.
18.71A.020Rules fixing qualifications and restricting practiceApplicationsDisciplinePayment of funds.
18.71A.023Practice requirementsMilitary training or experience.
18.71A.025Application of uniform disciplinary act.
18.71A.030Limitations on practiceScope of practice.
18.71A.045Eligibility of foreign medical school graduates.
18.71A.050Physician's liability, responsibility.
18.71A.060Limitations on health care services.
18.71A.085Acupuncture.
18.71A.090Signing and attesting to required documentation.
18.71A.100Pain management rulesCriteria for new rules.
18.71A.110Down syndromeParent information.
18.71A.120Practice agreementElementsAmendmentDisciplinary action.
18.71A.140Licenses issued under chapter 18.57A RCW.
18.71A.150RulesCollaboration agreements.
18.71A.800Opioid drug prescribing rulesAdoption.
18.71A.810Opioid drugsRight to refuse.
18.71A.820Practice agreements prior to July 1, 2025.
NOTES:
Reviser's note: Certain powers and duties of the department of licensing and the director of licensing transferred to the department of health and the secretary of health. See RCW 43.70.220.
Health professions accountFees creditedRequirements for biennial budget requestUnappropriated funds: RCW 43.70.320.