(1) An apprentice accepted into an approved and registered apprenticeship program:

(a) May begin completing related/supplemental instruction at any time after becoming an apprentice; and

(b) Must be credentialed as a substance use disorder professional trainee under WAC 246-811-035 to obtain hours of supervised experience in substance use disorder counseling under subsection (2)(b) of this section.

(2) To be eligible for certification as a substance use disorder professional under WAC 246-811-025, an apprentice shall:

(a) Complete education requirements under WAC 246-811-030;

(b) Complete 2,500 hours of supervised experience in substance use disorder counseling;

(c) Meet supervision requirements under WAC 246-811-048; and

(d) Meet examination requirements under WAC 246-811-060.