An applicant for initial certification as a CBT shall submit the following to the department:

(1) A completed application on forms provided by the department;

(2) Proof of being at least eighteen years of age;

(3) Proof of a high school diploma or equivalent;

(4) Proof of completing at least four clock hours of AIDS education as required by chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 8;

(5) Proof of:

(a) Current registration as a RBT from the BACB. Verification must be sent directly to the department from the BACB; or

(b) Current behavior technician registration or certification from a nationally accredited professional credentialing entity accepted by the secretary. Verification must be sent directly to the department from the credentialing entity; or

(c) Successful completion of a behavior technician training program outlined in WAC 246-805-310 to include:

(i) Classroom, online, or supervisor-led instruction with the content outlined in subsection (3)(a) of this section;

(ii) Experiential learning as outlined in subsection (3)(b) of this section; and

(iii) Evaluation and assessment as outlined in subsection (3)(c) of this section.

(6) Proof of supervision that meets the requirements of WAC 246-805-330; and

(7) Fees as required in WAC 246-805-990.