1. (1) The secretary shall issue a license to an applicant who submits a completed application, pays the appropriate fees, and meets the following requirements:

   1. (a) For a licensed behavior analyst:

      1. (i) Graduation from a master's or doctorate degree program in behavior analysis or other natural science, education, human services, engineering, medicine, or field related to behavior analysis approved by the secretary;
      2. (ii) Completion of a minimum of two hundred twenty-five classroom hours at graduate level instruction in specific behavior analysis topics, as determined in rule;
      3. (iii) Successful completion of a supervised experience requirement, consisting of a minimum of one thousand five hundred hours, or an alternative approved by the secretary by rule; and
      4. (iv) Successful completion of an examination approved by the secretary;

   2. (b) For a licensed assistant behavior analyst:

      1. (i) Graduation from a bachelor's degree program approved by the secretary;
      2. (ii) Completion of one hundred thirty-five classroom hours of instruction in specific behavior analysis topics, as determined by the secretary in rule; and
      3. (iii) Successful completion of a supervised experience requirement, consisting of a minimum of one thousand hours, or an alternative approved by the secretary by rule;

   3. (c) For a certified behavior technician:

      1. (i) Successful completion of a training program of at least forty hours that is approved by the secretary; and
      2. (ii) Any other requirements determined by the secretary in rule;
   4. (d) Demonstrates good moral character;
   5. (e) Has not engaged in unprofessional conduct as defined in RCW 18.130.180;
   6. (f) Is not currently subject to any disciplinary proceedings; and
   7. (g) Is not unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety as defined in RCW 18.130.170.
2. (2) In addition, an applicant for an assistant behavior analyst license or a behavior technician certification must provide proof of ongoing supervision by a licensed behavior analyst.
3. (3) The secretary may accept certification by a national accredited professional credentialing entity in lieu of the specific requirements identified in subsection (1)(a) through (c) of this section.
4. (4) A license or certification issued under this section is valid for a period of two years.

[ 2015 c 118 s 5.]

Notes:

Effective date—2015 c 118: See note following RCW 18.380.010.