1. (1) An applicant that is currently licensed, and has been licensed for at least the immediately preceding two years in a state or jurisdiction with substantially equivalent standards to Washington, and meets all requirements in RCW 18.130.077 (1) and (3), qualifies for licensure by endorsement. The applicant shall submit to the department:

   1. (a) An application on forms provided by the department;
   2. (b) Proof of licensure history that demonstrates compliance with RCW 18.130.077; and
   3. (c) The appropriate licensing fees required under WAC 246-825-990(2).

2. (2) An applicant qualifies for licensure by endorsement if they meet the requirements of RCW 18.130.077(3) and hold one of the following national certifications; the certificate of clinical competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA), board certification in audiology by the American Board of Audiology, or certification from the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences. The applicant shall submit to the department:

   1. (a) An application on forms provided by the department;
   2. (b) Proof of national certification;
   3. (c) Proof of compliance with RCW 18.130.077(3); and
   4. (d) The appropriate licensing fees required under WAC 246-825-990(2).

3. (3) An applicant licensed in a state with substantially equivalent standards for less than two years:

   1. (a) May obtain an initial license as provided in RCW 18.35.040.
   2. (b) May obtain a temporary practice permit in WAC 246-828-305 or 246-828-315.
4. (4) An applicant licensed in a nonsubstantially equivalent state may obtain an initial license as provided in RCW 18.35.040.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.35.161, 18.130.077, and 2023 c 425. WSR 25-09-055, s 246-828-035, filed 4/11/25, effective 12/31/25.]