Section 388-835-0030 - What is a "qualified therapist"?A qualified therapist is any of the following:
(1) An activity specialist who has department specified specialized education, training, or experience;(2) An audiologist eligible for a certificate of clinical competency in audiology or possessing the equivalent education and clinical experience;(3) A dental hygienist defined, licensed and regulated by chapter 18.29 RCW;(4) A dietitian either: (a) Eligible for registration by the American Dietetic Association under requirements in effect on January 17, 1974; or(b) With a baccalaureate degree whose major studies covered food and nutrition, dietetics, or food service management; plus one year supervisory experience in the dietetic service of a health care institution; and annual participation in continuing dietetic education;(5) An occupational therapist who graduated from a program in occupational therapy or who possesses the equivalent of such education or training and meets all Washington state legal requirements;(6) A pharmacist who is licensed by the Washington state board of pharmacy to engage in the practice of pharmacy;(7) A physical therapist, meaning someone practicing physical therapy as defined in RCW 18.74.010(3). Physical therapist does not include massage operators as defined in RCW 18.108.010;(8) A physician as defined, licensed and regulated by chapter 18.71 RCW or an osteopathic physician as defined, licensed and regulated by chapter 18.57 RCW;(9) A psychologist as defined, licensed and regulated by chapter 18.83 RCW;(10) A qualified intellectual disability professional;(11) A registered nurse as defined by chapter 18.88A RCW;(12) A social worker who is a graduate of a school of social work; or(13) A speech pathologist either: (a) Eligible for a certificate of clinical competence in speech pathology; or(b) Possessing the equivalent education and clinical experience.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-835-0030
Amended by WSR 15-09-069, Filed 4/15/2015, effective 5/16/2015Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.20.140. 01-10-013, § 388-835-0030, filed 4/20/01, effective 5/21/01.