Washington · statute · Wash. Rev. Code ch. 18.36A · 17 active provisions
The legislature finds that it is necessary to regulate the practice of naturopaths in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. It is the legislature's intent that only individuals who meet and maintain minimum standards of competence and conduct may provide service to the public.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Board" means the board of naturopathy created in RCW 18.36A.150.(2) "Colon hydrotherapist" means a person certified under this chapter to perform colon hydrotherapy pursuant to an affiliation with one or mo…
(1) No person may practice naturopathy or represent himself or herself as a naturopath without first applying for and receiving a license from the secretary to practice naturopathy.(2) A person represents himself or herself as a naturopath when that person adopts or uses any title or any description of services that in…
Naturopathic medicine is the practice by naturopaths of the art and science of the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disorders of the body by stimulation or support, or both, of the natural processes of the human body. A naturopath is responsible and accountable to the consumer for the quality of naturopathic car…
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or restrict:(1) The practice of a profession by individuals who are licensed, certified, or registered under other laws of this state who are performing services within their authorized scope of practice;(2) The practice of naturopathic medicine by an individual em…
In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary may:(1) Set all license and certificate, examination, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250;(2) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter;(3) Issue a license or certificate to any applicant who has met the education,…
The secretary, members of the board, or individuals acting on their behalf, are immune from suit in any civil action based on any act performed in the course of their duties.
The department shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the following requirements:(1) Successful completion of an educational program approved by the board, the minimum standard of which shall be the successful completion of a doctorate degree program in naturopathy which includes a minimum of two hundred post…
(1) Beginning July 1, 2022, the secretary shall issue a certification as a colon hydrotherapist to any applicant who:(a) Has completed education and training requirements established by the board. At a minimum, education and training requirements must address proper technique, the use of appropriate equipment, and safe…
(1) The board shall establish by rule the standards for approval of educational programs and alternate training and may contract with individuals or organizations having expertise in the profession and/or in education to report to the board the information necessary for the board to evaluate the educational programs. T…
(1) The date and location of the examination shall be established by the board. Applicants who have been found to meet the education and experience requirements for licensure shall be scheduled for the next examination following the filing of the application. The board shall establish by rule the examination applicatio…
The board shall establish by rule the standards for licensure of applicants licensed in another jurisdiction. However, the standards for reciprocity of licensure shall not be less than required for licensure in the state of Washington.
Applicants shall comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.
The secretary shall establish the administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees for renewal and late renewal of licenses and certificates as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.
(1) There is created the board of naturopathy consisting of seven members appointed by the governor to four-year terms. Five members of the board shall be persons licensed under this chapter and two shall be members of the public. No member may serve more than two consecutive full terms. Members hold office until their…
(1) In addition to any other authority provided by law, the board shall:(a) Adopt rules, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, necessary to implement this chapter;(b) Determine the minimum education and experience requirements for licensure in conformance with RCW 18.36A.090, including, but not limited to, approval of…
Sections 1 through 14 of this act shall take effect January 1, 1988.