Chapter 246-828 WAC

Last Update: 6/12/19

HEARING AND SPEECH

WAC Sections

HTMLPDF246-828-020Examinations.
HTMLPDF246-828-025Definitions.
HTMLPDF246-828-045Interim permit—Audiologist and speech-language pathologist.
HTMLPDF246-828-04503Postgraduate professional work experience requirements—Audiologist and speech-language pathologist.
HTMLPDF246-828-04505Supervision of audiologist and speech-language pathologist interim permit holders.
HTMLPDF246-828-075Supervisors of students.
HTMLPDF246-828-080Minimum standards of equipment.
HTMLPDF246-828-090Standards for equipment calibration.
HTMLPDF246-828-095Audiology minimum standards of practice.
HTMLPDF246-828-100Hearing instrument fitting and dispensing—Minimum standards of practice.
HTMLPDF246-828-105Speech-language pathology—Minimum standards of practice.
HTMLPDF246-828-112Speech-language pathology assistants—Minimum standards of practice.
HTMLPDF246-828-220Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Used or rebuilt products.
HTMLPDF246-828-270Personal disclosure.
HTMLPDF246-828-290Purchaser rescission rights.
HTMLPDF246-828-295Inactive credential.
HTMLPDF246-828-300Expired license or certification.
HTMLPDF246-828-305How to obtain a temporary practice permit while the national background check is completed.
HTMLPDF246-828-315Temporary practice permit—Military spouse.
HTMLPDF246-828-320Minimum standards for fitting and dispensing locations.
HTMLPDF246-828-330Notice of availability and location of follow-up services.
HTMLPDF246-828-350Reasonable cause for rescission.
HTMLPDF246-828-370HIV/AIDS prevention and information education requirements.
HTMLPDF246-828-510Continuing education.
HTMLPDF246-828-570Adjudicative proceedings.
HTMLPDF246-828-600Approval of programs for hearing aid specialist instruction.
HTMLPDF246-828-610Process for denying or rescinding approval of a program for hearing aid specialist instruction.
HTMLPDF246-828-615Standards for hearing aid specialist programs.
HTMLPDF246-828-617Requirements for speech-language pathology assistant certification.
HTMLPDF246-828-620Definitions—Sexual misconduct.
HTMLPDF246-828-625Sexual misconduct.
HTMLPDF246-828-990Hearing aid specialist, audiologist, speech-language pathologist, and speech-language pathology assistant fees and renewal cycle.
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
246-828-005Fitting and dispensing activities requiring license defined. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 98-06-079, § 246-828-005, filed 3/3/98, effective 4/3/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161(1). WSR 93-07-009 (Order 339B), § 246-828-005, filed 3/5/93, effective 4/5/93.] Repealed by WSR 98-15-089, filed 7/16/98, effective 8/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.010.
246-828-015Temporary credentialing standards. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.080(2). WSR 97-04-042, § 246-828-015, filed 1/31/97, effective 1/31/97.] Repealed by WSR 98-15-089A, filed 7/16/98, effective 8/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.080.
246-828-030Reexaminations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 98-06-079, § 246-828-030, filed 3/3/98, effective 4/3/98; WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-030, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; WSR 89-04-017 (Order PM 818), § 308-50-020, filed 1/23/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161(3). WSR 87-14-030 (Order PM 654), § 308-50-020, filed 6/26/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 84-19-019 (Order PL 479), § 308-50-020, filed 9/12/84; Order PL 222, § 308-50-020, filed 11/5/75; Order PL 159, § 308-50-020, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 04-02-068, filed 1/7/04, effective 2/7/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-040Examination review and appeal procedures—Hearing aid specialist. [Statutory Authority: 2014 c 189, RCW 18.35.161, 18.130.062, and 18.130.020. WSR 15-14-092, § 246-828-040, filed 6/29/15, effective 7/1/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161 (1) and (3). WSR 95-19-017, § 246-828-040, filed 9/7/95, effective 10/8/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-040, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; WSR 89-14-007 (Order PM 848), § 308-50-035, filed 6/22/89; WSR 89-04-017 (Order PM 818), § 308-50-035, filed 1/23/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161(3). WSR 87-14-030 (Order PM 654), § 308-50-035, filed 6/26/87.] Repealed by WSR 19-13-041, filed 6/12/19, effective 7/13/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-050Refunds on examination fee. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-050, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; Order PL 159, § 308-50-040, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-828-055Apprenticeship program—Definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.040 and 18.35.161. WSR 97-15-128, § 246-828-055, filed 7/23/97, effective 8/23/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 94-11-108, § 246-828-055, filed 5/18/94, effective 6/18/94.] Repealed by WSR 04-02-068, filed 1/7/04, effective 2/7/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-060Trainees—General information. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 94-11-108, § 246-828-060, filed 5/18/94, effective 6/18/94; WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-060, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; WSR 84-19-018 (Order PL 478), § 308-50-090, filed 9/12/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-090, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 97-20-102, filed 9/29/97, effective 10/30/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-061Requirements for apprenticeship training waiver. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.040 and [18.35.]161.3[(3)]. WSR 99-19-059, § 246-828-061, filed 9/15/99, effective 10/16/99.] Repealed by WSR 04-02-068, filed 1/7/04, effective 2/7/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-065Trainees—Supervision. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 94-11-108, § 246-828-065, filed 5/18/94, effective 6/18/94.] Repealed by WSR 97-20-102, filed 9/29/97, effective 10/30/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-070Apprenticeship program—Minimum training requirements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.040 and 18.35.161. WSR 97-15-128, § 246-828-070, filed 7/23/97, effective 8/23/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161 (1) and (3). WSR 95-19-017, § 246-828-070, filed 9/7/95, effective 10/8/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 94-11-108, § 246-828-070, filed 5/18/94, effective 6/18/94; WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-070, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; WSR 84-08-062 (Order PL 463), § 308-50-100, filed 4/4/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-100, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 04-02-068, filed 1/7/04, effective 2/7/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-110Bait advertising. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-110, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; Readopted by WSR 84-14-100 (Order PL 469), § 308-50-140, filed 7/3/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-140, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-120Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Misrepresenting products, services, personnel or material facts. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161 (1) and (3). WSR 95-19-017, § 246-828-120, filed 9/7/95, effective 10/8/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-120, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; WSR 84-19-018 (Order PL 478), § 308-50-150, filed 9/12/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-150, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-130Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Guarantees and warranties. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-130, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; Readopted by WSR 84-14-100 (Order PL 469), § 308-50-160, filed 7/3/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-160, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-140Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Character of business, etc. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-140, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; Readopted by WSR 84-14-100 (Order PL 469), § 308-50-170, filed 7/3/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-170, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-150Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Use of physician. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-150, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; Readopted by WSR 84-14-100 (Order PL 469), § 308-50-180, filed 7/3/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-180, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-160Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Use of words "prescription," "diagnosis," etc. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-160, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; Readopted by WSR 84-14-100 (Order PL 469), § 308-50-190, filed 7/3/84; Order PL 261, § 308-50-190, filed 12/21/76; Order PL 190, § 308-50-190, filed 5/23/75; Order PL 159, § 308-50-190, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-170Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Deception as to visibility, construction, etc. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-170, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; Readopted by WSR 84-14-100 (Order PL 469), § 308-50-200, filed 7/3/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-200, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-180Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Deception as to batteries. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-180, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; Readopted by WSR 84-14-100 (Order PL 469), § 308-50-210, filed 7/3/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-210, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-190Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Deception representing novelty of products. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-190, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; WSR 84-14-100 (Order PL 469), § 308-50-220, filed 7/3/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-220, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-200Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Advertising of parts, accessories or components. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-200, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; Readopted by WSR 84-14-100 (Order PL 469), § 308-50-240, filed 7/3/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-240, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-210Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Endorsements, etc. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-210, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; Readopted by WSR 84-14-100 (Order PL 469), § 308-50-250, filed 7/3/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-250, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-230Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Association with the state of Washington. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-230, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; WSR 85-05-020 (Order PL 518), § 308-50-270, filed 2/13/85; Readopted by WSR 84-14-100 (Order PL 469), § 308-50-270, filed 7/3/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-270, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-240Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Tests, acceptance or approval. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-240, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; Readopted by WSR 84-14-100 (Order PL 469), § 308-50-280, filed 7/3/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-280, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-250Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Use, imitation or simulation of trademarks, etc. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-250, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; Readopted by WSR 84-14-100 (Order PL 469), § 308-50-290, filed 7/3/84; Order PL 159, § 308-50-290, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-260Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Defamation of competitors or false disparagement of their products. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-032 (Order 166B), § 246-828-260, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-260, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; Readopted by WSR 84-14-100 (Order PL 469), § 308-50-295, filed 7/3/84; Order PL 190, § 308-50-295, filed 5/23/75.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-280Documentation of referrals. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 98-06-079, § 246-828-280, filed 3/3/98, effective 4/3/98; WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-280, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; WSR 85-10-024 (Order PL 526), § 308-50-320, filed 4/24/85; Order PL 159, § 308-50-320, filed 2/8/74.] Repealed by WSR 99-20-063, filed 10/1/99, effective 11/1/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-310Unfair or deceptive practices, unethical conduct and unfair methods of competition—Misrepresenting products, services, personnel or other material facts during telephone solicitations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-310, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; WSR 85-05-020 (Order PL 518), § 308-50-380, filed 2/13/85.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-020, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-340Surety bonding—Security in lieu of bonding. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 98-06-079, § 246-828-340, filed 3/3/98, effective 4/3/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161(1). WSR 93-07-010 (Order 340B), § 246-828-340, filed 3/5/93, effective 4/5/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-340, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; WSR 85-10-024 (Order PL 526), § 308-50-410, filed 4/24/85.] Repealed by WSR 99-07-019, filed 3/9/99, effective 4/9/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-360Procedure for declaratory ruling. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161 (1) and (3). WSR 95-19-017, § 246-828-360, filed 9/7/95, effective 10/8/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 91-11-031 (Order 165B), recodified as § 246-828-360, filed 5/8/91, effective 6/8/91; WSR 86-09-064 (Order PL 586), § 308-50-430, filed 4/17/86.] Repealed by WSR 15-14-092, filed 6/29/15, effective 7/1/15. Statutory Authority: 2014 c 189, RCW 18.35.161, 18.130.062, and 18.130.020.
246-828-400Temporary practice permits—Scope and purpose. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161 (1) and (3). WSR 95-19-017, § 246-828-400, filed 9/7/95, effective 10/8/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161(3). WSR 93-07-008 (Order 341B), § 246-828-400, filed 3/5/93, effective 4/5/93.] Repealed by WSR 97-20-104, filed 9/29/97, effective 10/30/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-410Definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161 (1) and (3). WSR 95-19-017, § 246-828-410, filed 9/7/95, effective 10/8/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161(3). WSR 93-07-008 (Order 341B), § 246-828-410, filed 3/5/93, effective 4/5/93.] Repealed by WSR 97-20-104, filed 9/29/97, effective 10/30/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-420Issuance of temporary practice permits. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161(3). WSR 93-07-008 (Order 341B), § 246-828-420, filed 3/5/93, effective 4/5/93.] Repealed by WSR 97-20-104, filed 9/29/97, effective 10/30/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-430Duration of temporary practice permits. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161(3). WSR 93-07-008 (Order 341B), § 246-828-430, filed 3/5/93, effective 4/5/93.] Repealed by WSR 97-20-104, filed 9/29/97, effective 10/30/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161.
246-828-500Citation and purpose. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 04-02-068, § 246-828-500, filed 1/7/04, effective 2/7/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161(3). WSR 93-07-007 (Order 342B), § 246-828-500, filed 3/5/93, effective 4/5/93.] Repealed by WSR 07-07-065, filed 3/15/07, effective 4/15/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161 and 18.35.090.
246-828-520Effective date of requirement. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161(3). WSR 93-07-007 (Order 342B), § 246-828-520, filed 3/5/93, effective 4/5/93.] Repealed by WSR 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-828-530Exceptions for continuing education. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-828-530, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161 (1) and (3). WSR 95-19-017, § 246-828-530, filed 9/7/95, effective 10/8/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161(3). WSR 93-07-007 (Order 342B), § 246-828-530, filed 3/5/93, effective 4/5/93.] Repealed by WSR 07-07-065, filed 3/15/07, effective 4/15/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161 and 18.35.090.
246-828-540Qualification of program for continuing education credit. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161(3). WSR 93-07-007 (Order 342B), § 246-828-540, filed 3/5/93, effective 4/5/93.] Repealed by WSR 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-828-550Programs approved by the board of hearing and speech. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161. WSR 04-02-068, § 246-828-550, filed 1/7/04, effective 2/7/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161 (1) and (3). WSR 95-19-017, § 246-828-550, filed 9/7/95, effective 10/8/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161(3). WSR 93-07-007 (Order 342B), § 246-828-550, filed 3/5/93, effective 4/5/93.] Repealed by WSR 07-07-065, filed 3/15/07, effective 4/15/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161 and 18.35.090.
246-828-560Certification of compliance. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161 (1) and (3). WSR 95-19-017, § 246-828-560, filed 9/7/95, effective 10/8/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161(3). WSR 93-07-007 (Order 342B), § 246-828-560, filed 3/5/93, effective 4/5/93.] Repealed by WSR 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-828-605Site review procedures for initial and continuing approval of program for two-year degree in hearing instrument fitter/dispenser instruction. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.040 and 18.35.161. WSR 06-10-025, § 246-828-605, filed 4/26/06, effective 5/27/06.] Repealed by WSR 15-14-092, filed 6/29/15, effective 7/1/15. Statutory Authority: 2014 c 189, RCW 18.35.161, 18.130.062, and 18.130.020.