Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
AGENCY DESCRIPTION
Chapter 246-12 - Administrative procedures and requirements for credentialed health care providers
Part 2 - INITIAL AND RENEWAL CREDENTIALING OF PRACTITIONERS
Section 246-12-020 - How to obtain an initial credential

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-12-020

Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024

(1) An initial credential for a practitioner is issued once all eligibility requirements are met.

(2) To obtain an initial credential, the practitioner must:

(a) Pay applicable application, examination and licensing fees;

(b) Submit an application on forms approved by the secretary;

(c) Submit supporting documentation required by the regulatory entity.

(3) The initial credential will expire on the practitioner's birthday, except for faculty or postgraduate education credentials authorized by law. Initial credentials issued within ninety days of the practitioner's birthday do not expire until the practitioner's next birthday.

Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. 98-05-060, § 246-12-020, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98.

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