The definitions in this section apply throughout the chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
- (1) "Client" means the owner of the animal or the owner's agent.
- (2) "Department" means the department of health.
- (3) "Didactic instruction" means instructor led classroom instruction.
- (4) "Distance learning" includes instruction completed through written correspondence courses, video instruction, or provided electronically through web-based instruction.
- (5) "Large animals" includes equine, food animals, camelids-ruminants, nonruminants, and large exotics.
- (6) "Client information form" means a form provided to the large or small animal's client informing them of the therapist's scope of practice and qualifications.
- (7) "Practical or hands-on instruction" means in-person instruction, or demonstration under the direction of a qualified instructor.
- (8) "Secretary" means the secretary of the department of health.
- (9) "Small animals" includes cats, dogs, pocket pets, avian and small exotics.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.240.050 and 2016 c 41. WSR 17-11-058, § 246-940-005, filed 5/16/17, effective 7/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.240.050. WSR 11-14-026, § 246-940-005, filed 6/24/11, effective 7/25/11.]