A graduate of a United States military occupational therapy assistant course that is substantially equivalent to the requirements in chapters 18.59 RCW and 246-847 WAC may apply for licensure in this state when the following additional requirements have been submitted to the department:

1. (1) Proof of completion of the military's residency program included in their education program in lieu of the field work required under WAC 246-847-150; and
2. (2) Proof of successfully passing the national certification examination as specified in WAC 246-847-080.

[Statutory Authority: 2023 c 425 and RCW 18.59.130. WSR 24-24-012, s 246-847-051, filed 11/21/24, effective 7/1/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.59.130 and 2020 c 76. WSR 21-06-046, § 246-847-051, filed 2/25/21, effective 3/28/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.59.130. WSR 18-09-032, § 246-847-051, filed 4/11/18, effective 8/1/18.]