Eligibility for certification through alternative training.
A practitioner listed in subsections (1) through (7) of this section who holds an active license in good standing may apply for certification as a substance use disorder professional using alternative training under WAC
246-811-077 or
246-811-078:
(1) Advanced registered nurse practitioner under chapter
18.79 RCW;
(2) Marriage and family therapists, mental health counselor, advanced social worker, or independent clinical social worker under chapter
18.225 RCW;
(3) Psychologist under chapter
18.83 RCW;
(4) Osteopathic physician under chapter
18.57 RCW;
(5) Physician under chapter
18.71 RCW;
(6) Physician assistant under chapter
18.71A RCW; or
(7) Pharmacist under chapter
18.64 RCW.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
18.205.060, 2020 c 76, and 2020 c 80. WSR 24-03-139, § 246-811-076, filed 1/23/24, effective 2/23/24. Statutory Authority: 2019 c 444, 2019 c 446, 2019 c 351, RCW
18.19.050,
18.205.060,
18.225.040,
43.70.110, and
43.70.250. WSR 20-12-074, § 246-811-076, filed 6/1/20, effective 7/2/20. Statutory Authority: RCW
18.205.100 and
18.205.060. WSR 16-14-052, § 246-811-076, filed 6/29/16, effective 7/30/16.]