An applicant for initial licensure as an LBA shall submit the following to the department:
(1) Fees and a completed application for the license; and
(2) Proof of:
(a) Current certification equivalent to a licensed behavior analyst from a professional credentialing entity. Verification must be sent directly to the department from the professional credentialing entity; or
(b) Meeting the requirements in RCW
18.380.050 (1)(a) including:
(i) Graduation from a recognized master's or doctorate degree program that meets the requirements of WAC
246-805-110. An official transcript must be provided as evidence of the degree required;
(ii) Successful completion of a minimum of 225 classroom hours of graduate level instruction in behavior analysis topics described in WAC
246-805-120. An official transcript must be provided as evidence of the course work required;
(iii) Successful completion of a supervised experience requirement under WAC
246-805-130; and
(iv) Successful completion of a national examination for the equivalent of an LBA from a professional credentialing entity as meeting the requirement in RCW
18.380.050 (1)(iv).
[Statutory Authority: RCW
18.122.050,
18.380.050,
18.380.110,
43.70.110,
43.70.250, 2020 c 76, and 2021 c 276. WSR 24-11-103, § 246-805-100, filed 5/17/24, effective 6/17/24. Statutory Authority: Chapter
18.380 RCW, RCW
18.122.050 and
43.70.250. WSR 17-08-018, § 246-805-100, filed 3/27/17, effective 4/27/17.]