§ 18-380-050

RCW 18.380.050Licensure or certification requirements.(1) The secretary shall issue a license to an applicant who submits a completed application, pays the appropriate fees, and meets the following requirements:(a) For a licensed behavior analyst:(i) Graduation from a master's or doctorate degree program in behavior analysis or other natural science, education, human services, engineering, medicine, or field related to behavior analysis approved by the secretary;(ii) Completion of a minimum of two hundred twenty-five classroom hours at graduate level instruction in specific behavior analysis topics, as determined in rule;(iii) Successful completion of a supervised experience requirement, consisting of a minimum of one thousand five hundred hours, or an alternative approved by the secretary by rule; and(iv) Successful completion of an examination approved by the secretary;(b) For a licensed assistant behavior analyst:(i) Graduation from a bachelor's degree program approved by the secretary;(ii) Completion of one hundred thirty-five classroom hours of instruction in specific behavior analysis topics, as determined by the secretary in rule; and(iii) Successful completion of a

e secretary;(ii) Completion of one hundred thirty-five classroom hours of instruction in specific behavior analysis topics, as determined by the secretary in rule; and(iii) Successful completion of a supervised experience requirement, consisting of a minimum of one thousand hours, or an alternative approved by the secretary by rule;(c) For a certified behavior technician:(i) Successful completion of a training program of at least forty hours that is approved by the secretary; and(ii) Any other requirements determined by the secretary in rule;(d) Demonstrates good moral character;(e) Has not engaged in unprofessional conduct as defined in RCW 18.130.180;(f) Is not currently subject to any disciplinary proceedings; and(g) Is not unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety as defined in RCW 18.130.170.(2) In addition, an applicant for an assistant behavior analyst license or a behavior technician certification must provide proof of ongoing supervision by a licensed behavior analyst.(3) The secretary may accept certification by a national accredited professional credentialing entity in lieu of the specific requirements identified in subsection (1)(a) through (c) of this

analyst.(3) The secretary may accept certification by a national accredited professional credentialing entity in lieu of the specific requirements identified in subsection (1)(a) through (c) of this section.(4) A license or certification issued under this section is valid for a period of two years.[ 2015 c 118 s 5.]NOTES:Effective date—2015 c 118: See note following RCW 18.380.010.