WAC 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.