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. (1) Advanced registered nurse practitioner under chapter 18.79 RCW;
2. (2) Marriage and family therapists, mental health counselor, advanced social worker, or independent clinical social worker under chapter 18.225 RCW;
3. (3) Psychologist under chapter 18.83 RCW;
4. (4) Osteopathic physician under chapter 18.57 RCW;
5. (5) Physician under chapter 18.71 RCW;
6. (6) Physician assistant under chapter 18.71A RCW; or
7. (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.]