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(1)(a) Except as provided in RCW 18.380.030, no person may engage in the practice of applied behavior analysis unless he or she holds a license or a temporary license under this chapter. The use of behavioral techniques described in RCW 18.380.010(6)(a)(iii) alone does not constitute the practice of applied behavior analysis.
(b) A person not licensed under this chapter may not represent himself or herself as a “licensed behavior analyst” or a “licensed assistant behavior analyst.”
(2) Except as provided in RCW 18.380.030, no person may practice as a certified behavior technician in this state without having a certification issued by the secretary. A person not certified under this chapter may not represent himself or herself as a “certified behavior technician.”
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 18. Businesses and Professions § 18.380.020. Licensure or certification required--Unauthorized practices - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-18-businesses-and-professions/wa-rev-code-18-380-020/
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