(1) A licensed psychologist or psychological associate who provides clinical services through telemedicine as defined in RCW 70.41.020 shall complete a one-time telemedicine training that complies with RCW 43.70.495.

(2) A licensed psychologist or psychological associate shall follow the Uniform Telehealth Act under chapter 18.134 RCW when providing clinical services through telehealth and shall:

(a) Take reasonable steps to ensure they are competent with both the technologies used and the potential effect of the use of telehealth on clients.

(b) Disclose to the client within their informed consent or notification process that the psychologist uses telehealth and obtain and document an agreement from the client when telehealth services are provided. The agreement must be reasonably understandable to clients and explain the manner in which the provider and client will use particular telecommunications technologies, the boundaries that will be established and observed, and procedures for responding to electronic communications from clients. Parents and guardians may provide agreement for minor children and individuals with disabilities consistent with applicable law.

(3) When providing care or treatment to a client through telehealth, a psychologist or psychological associate shall ensure the technology they use is consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Uniform Health Care Information Act, chapter 70.02 RCW, and any other applicable confidentiality, privacy, and security laws.

(4) Telesupervision standards for an individual working toward licensure as a psychologist can be found under WAC 246-924-051.