Washington · statute · Wash. Rev. Code ch. 18.240 · 10 active provisions
The certification of animal massage therapists is in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare. While veterinarians and certain massage therapists may perform animal massage techniques, the legislature finds that meeting all of the requirements of those professions can be unnecessarily cumbersome for those…
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Board" means the veterinary board of governors established in chapter 18.92 RCW.(2) "Certified animal massage therapist" means an individual who provides external manipulation or pressure of soft tissues by…
No person may practice as a certified animal massage therapist in this state without having a certification issued by the secretary unless he or she is exempt under RCW 18.240.040.
The secretary shall issue a certificate to any applicant who demonstrates that the following requirements have been met:(1) Successful completion of a training program approved by the secretary that includes three hundred hours of instruction in general animal massage techniques, kinesiology, anatomy, physiology, behav…
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or restrict:(1) The practice of veterinary medicine by those who are in compliance with chapter 18.92 RCW;(2) The practice of animal massage by those who are in compliance with chapter 18.108 RCW;(3) The practice of animal massage therapy by a person who is a regular…
In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to:(1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as required to implement this chapter;(2) Establish all certification and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.110 and 43.70.250;(3) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer…
(1) The date and location of examinations must be established by the secretary. Applicants who have been found by the secretary to meet the other requirements for obtaining a certificate must be scheduled for the next examination following the filing of the application. The secretary shall establish by rule the examina…
The secretary shall certify an applicant on forms provided by the secretary. Each applicant shall pay a fee determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250. The fee must accompany the application.
The secretary shall establish by rule the procedural requirements and fees for renewal of certification. Failure to renew invalidates the certification and all privileges granted by the certification.
The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs the uncertified practice, the issuance and denial of certification, and the discipline of persons certified under this chapter. The secretary is the disciplining authority under this chapter.