Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-940 - Certified animal massage therapist
Section 246-940-005 - Definitions

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-940-005

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

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. 11-14-026, § 246-940-005, filed 6/24/11, effective 7/25/11.

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