The director may allow for substitution of the clock-hour requirements in RCW
18.85.101(1)(c) and
18.85.111(1)(d), if the director makes a determination that the individual is otherwise and similarly qualified by reason of completion of equivalent educational coursework in any institution of higher education as defined in RCW
28B.10.016 or any degree-granting institution as defined in RCW
28B.85.010 approved by the director. The director shall establish, by rule, guidelines for determining equivalent educational coursework.