An applicant for certification as an animal massage therapist shall submit or cause to be submitted to the department:

1. (1) A completed application and fee;
2. (2) Proof of successful completion of the training required in WAC 246-940-050 received directly from the program where the applicant completed the training;
3. (3) Proof of successful completion of a certification examination required in WAC 246-940-020;
4. (4) Proof of successful completion of the Washington state jurisprudence examination as required in WAC 246-940-020;
5. (5) Verification from all states in which the applicant holds or has held a credential to practice animal massage, indicating that the applicant has or has not been subject to charges or disciplinary action for unprofessional conduct or impairment; and
6. (6) Additional documentation as required by the secretary to determine whether an applicant is qualified for certification.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.19.050, 18.29.130, 18.29.210, 18.34.120, 18.46.060, 18.55.095, 18.84.040, 18.88B.060, 18.89.050, 18.130.050, 18.138.070, 18.155.040, 18.200.050, 18.205.060, 18.215.040, 18.230.040, 18.240.050, 18.250.020, 18.290.020, 18.360.030, 18.360.070, 70.41.030, 70.230.020, 71.12.670, and 18.108.085. WSR 21-02-002, § 246-940-040, filed 12/23/20, effective 1/23/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.240.050 and 2016 c 41. WSR 17-11-058, § 246-940-040, filed 5/16/17, effective 7/1/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.240.050. WSR 11-14-026, § 246-940-040, filed 6/24/11, effective 7/25/11.]