(1) Applicants for a colon hydrotherapist credential shall successfully pass the state board examination administered by the NBCHT, unless they are currently certified under subsection (3) of this section. Applicants taking the state examination must meet the education and training requirements in WAC 246-836A-020 and submit the application, supporting documentation, and application fee set in WAC 246-836A-990 to the department for approval prior to being authorized to take the examination. Once authorized, applicants then contact the NBCHT to be scheduled for the Washington state examination and pay the examination fee set by NBCHT directly to NBCHT. The examinations shall be conducted in accordance with the NBCHT security measures and contract.

(2) Examination candidates shall be advised of the results of their examination in writing by the NBCHT.

(3) A colon hydrotherapist who is currently certified, registered, or has otherwise been credentialed by GPACT, I-ACT, or NBCHT is considered to have met the examination requirement in this section.