This section explains how a person may become licensed as a respiratory care practitioner with the department.

(1) The department shall provide forms for use by an applicant for licensure as a respiratory care practitioner. All applications for licensure must be submitted on these forms, with the appropriate fee required in WAC 246-928-990. The specific requirements and process for licensure is set forth in WAC 246-12-020.

(2) The applicant shall certify that all information on the application forms is accurate. The applicant is subject to investigation and discipline by the department for any apparent violation of chapters 18.130 and 18.89 RCW, or this chapter.