PDFWAC 246-924-010
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "APA" means American Psychological Association.
(2) "APPIC" means Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers.
(3) "CPA" means Canadian Psychological Association.
(4) "Endorsement" means licensing of non-Washington licensed psychologists based on substantial equivalence in licensing requirements.
(5) "In-person" means contact in the same physical location.
(6) "Out-of-state" means any state or territory of the United States outside of Washington.
(7) "PCSAS" means Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System.
(8) "Probationary license" means a temporary license issued to out-of-state applicants qualifying for licensure reciprocity in Washington state based on substantial equivalence in scope of practice under the restrictions and conditions of RCW 18.83.170 and this chapter.
(9) "Psychologist" means an individual licensed under chapter 18.83 RCW and this chapter.
(10) "Psychological associate" means an individual licensed under chapter 18.83 RCW and this chapter.
(11) "Reciprocity" means licensure of out-of-state licensed psychologists based on substantial equivalence between Washington state scope of practice and the scope of practice of the other state or territory, subject to a probationary licensure period to complete outstanding Washington state licensure requirements as determined necessary to gain full licensure.
(12) "Telehealth" means the same as in RCW 18.134.010, the use of synchronous or asynchronous telecommunication technology by a practitioner to provide health care to a patient at a different physical location than the practitioner. Telehealth does not include the use, in isolation, of email, instant messaging, text messaging, or fax. Within this chapter, this term is also used interchangeably with "telepsychology" and "telemedicine."
(13) "Telesupervision" means supervision of psychological services using remote technology, consistent with WAC 246-924-051.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.83 RCW, RCW 18.83.050, 18.130.800, 2023 c 425, and 2024 c 371. WSR 25-15-068, s 246-924-010, filed 7/14/25, effective 8/14/25. Statutory Authority: 2019 c 351, 2019 c 444 and RCW 18.83.050. WSR 20-12-076, § 246-924-010, filed 6/1/20, effective 7/2/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-020 (Order 117B), recodified as § 246-924-010, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91. Statutory Authority: 1988 c 206 § 604. WSR 88-23-059 (Order PM 798), § 308-122-005, filed 11/15/88.]