Chapter 246-12 WAC

Last Update: 12/23/20

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR CREDENTIALED HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

WAC Sections

PART 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
HTMLPDF246-12-001Purpose and scope.
HTMLPDF246-12-010Definitions.
PART 2
INITIAL AND RENEWAL CREDENTIALING OF PRACTITIONERS
HTMLPDF246-12-020How to obtain an initial credential.
HTMLPDF246-12-030How to renew a credential.
HTMLPDF246-12-040How to return to active status when a credential has expired.
HTMLPDF246-12-050How to obtain a temporary practice permit—National background check.
HTMLPDF246-12-051How to obtain a temporary practice permit—Military spouse.
PART 3
INITIAL AND RENEWAL CREDENTIALING OF BUSINESSES
HTMLPDF246-12-060How to obtain an initial business credential.
HTMLPDF246-12-070How to renew a business credential.
HTMLPDF246-12-080When a business credential expires.
PART 4
INACTIVE CREDENTIAL FOR NONMILITARY PRACTITIONERS
HTMLPDF246-12-090How to obtain an inactive credential for nonmilitary practitioners.
HTMLPDF246-12-100How to renew an inactive credential for nonmilitary practitioners.
HTMLPDF246-12-110How to return to active status from inactive status for nonmilitary practitioners.
PART 5
RETIRED ACTIVE CREDENTIAL
HTMLPDF246-12-120How to obtain a retired active credential.
HTMLPDF246-12-130How to renew a retired active credential.
HTMLPDF246-12-140How to return to active status from retired active status.
PART 6
CREDENTIAL SUSPENSIONS
HTMLPDF246-12-160How to return to active status following a mandated suspension.
HTMLPDF246-12-165How to return to active status following a disciplinary suspension.
PART 7
CONTINUING EDUCATION
HTMLPDF246-12-170When is continuing education required?
HTMLPDF246-12-180How to prove compliance.
HTMLPDF246-12-190Auditing for compliance.
HTMLPDF246-12-200What is acceptable audit documentation?
HTMLPDF246-12-210When is a practitioner exempt from continuing education?
HTMLPDF246-12-220How credit hours for continuing education courses are determined.
HTMLPDF246-12-230Carrying over of continuing education credits.
HTMLPDF246-12-240Taking the same course more than once during a reporting cycle.
PART 8
DUPLICATE CREDENTIALS OR WALL CERTIFICATES
HTMLPDF246-12-290How to obtain a duplicate credential or wall certificate.
PART 9
PRACTITIONER NAME AND ADDRESS CHANGES
HTMLPDF246-12-300Name changes.
HTMLPDF246-12-310Address changes.
HTMLPDF246-12-320Other information.
PART 10
FEES, PAYMENTS AND REFUNDS
HTMLPDF246-12-330General information.
HTMLPDF246-12-340Refund of fees.
HTMLPDF246-12-350Making payments.
HTMLPDF246-12-360Other information.
PART 11
RETIRED VOLUNTEER MEDICAL WORKERS
HTMLPDF246-12-400Who qualifies for an initial retired volunteer medical worker license?
HTMLPDF246-12-410How to obtain an initial retired volunteer medical worker license.
HTMLPDF246-12-420When can you practice and what can you do?
HTMLPDF246-12-430How to renew your retired volunteer medical worker license.
HTMLPDF246-12-440Continuing competency.
HTMLPDF246-12-450How to return to active status.
PART 12
MILITARY AND MILITARY-RELATED STATUS
HTMLPDF246-12-500Who can obtain a military status or military-related status credential.
HTMLPDF246-12-510How to obtain a military status credential.
HTMLPDF246-12-520How to maintain a military status credential.
HTMLPDF246-12-530How to return to active status from military status.
HTMLPDF246-12-540How to obtain an inactive military-related status credential.
HTMLPDF246-12-550How to maintain an inactive military-related status credential.
HTMLPDF246-12-560How to return to active status from inactive military-related status.
PART 13
MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
HTMLPDF246-12-601Purpose.
HTMLPDF246-12-610Definitions.
HTMLPDF246-12-620Training delivery.
HTMLPDF246-12-630Training content.
HTMLPDF246-12-640Training quality.
HTMLPDF246-12-650Training approval processes.
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
246-12-250Definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-12-250, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.] Repealed by WSR 21-02-002, filed 12/23/20, effective 1/23/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.19.050, 18.29.130, 18.29.210, 18.34.120, 18.46.060, 18.55.095, 18.84.040, 18.88B.060, 18.89.050, 18.130.050, 18.138.070, 18.155.040, 18.200.050, 18.205.060, 18.215.040, 18.230.040, 18.240.050, 18.250.020, 18.290.020, 18.360.030, 18.360.070, 70.41.030, 70.230.020, 71.12.670, and 18.108.085.
246-12-260Who must obtain AIDS education? [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-12-260, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.] Repealed by WSR 21-02-002, filed 12/23/20, effective 1/23/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.19.050, 18.29.130, 18.29.210, 18.34.120, 18.46.060, 18.55.095, 18.84.040, 18.88B.060, 18.89.050, 18.130.050, 18.138.070, 18.155.040, 18.200.050, 18.205.060, 18.215.040, 18.230.040, 18.240.050, 18.250.020, 18.290.020, 18.360.030, 18.360.070, 70.41.030, 70.230.020, 71.12.670, and 18.108.085.
246-12-270Acceptable AIDS education and training. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-12-270, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.] Repealed by WSR 21-02-002, filed 12/23/20, effective 1/23/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.19.050, 18.29.130, 18.29.210, 18.34.120, 18.46.060, 18.55.095, 18.84.040, 18.88B.060, 18.89.050, 18.130.050, 18.138.070, 18.155.040, 18.200.050, 18.205.060, 18.215.040, 18.230.040, 18.240.050, 18.250.020, 18.290.020, 18.360.030, 18.360.070, 70.41.030, 70.230.020, 71.12.670, and 18.108.085.
246-12-280What is acceptable documentation? [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-12-280, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.] Repealed by WSR 21-02-002, filed 12/23/20, effective 1/23/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.19.050, 18.29.130, 18.29.210, 18.34.120, 18.46.060, 18.55.095, 18.84.040, 18.88B.060, 18.89.050, 18.130.050, 18.138.070, 18.155.040, 18.200.050, 18.205.060, 18.215.040, 18.230.040, 18.240.050, 18.250.020, 18.290.020, 18.360.030, 18.360.070, 70.41.030, 70.230.020, 71.12.670, and 18.108.085.