(1) The secretary shall issue a license to an applicant who submits a completed application, pays the appropriate fees, and meets the following requirements: (a) For a licensed behavior analyst: (i) Graduation from a master's or doctorate degree program in behavior analysis or other natural science, education, human services, engineering, medicine, or field related to behavior analysis approved by the secretary; (ii) Completion of a minimum of two hundred twenty-five classroom hours at graduate level instruction in specific behavior analysis topics, as determined in rule; (iii) Successful completion of a supervised experience requirement, consisting of a minimum of one thousand five hundred hours, or an alternative approved by the secretary by rule; and (iv) Successful completion of an examination approved by the secretary; (b) For a licensed assistant behavior analyst: (i) Graduation from a bachelor's degree program approved by the secretary; (ii) Completion of one hundred thirty-five classroom hours of instruction in specific behavior analysis topics, as determined by the secretary in rule; and (iii) Successful completion of a supervised experience requirement, consisting of a minimum of one thousand hours, or an alternative approved by the secretary by rule; (c) For a certified behavior technician: (i) Successful completion of a training program of at least forty hours that is approved by the secretary; and (ii) Any other requirements determined by the secretary in rule; (d) Demonstrates good moral character; (e) Has not engaged in unprofessional conduct as defined in RCW 18.130.180; (f) Is not currently subject to any disciplinary proceedings; and (g) Is not unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety as defined in RCW 18.130.170. (2) In addition, an applicant for an assistant behavior analyst license or a behavior technician certification must provide proof of ongoing supervision by a licensed behavior analyst. (3) The secretary may accept certification by a national accredited professional credentialing entity in lieu of the specific requirements identified in subsection (1)(a) through (c) of this section. (4) A license or certification issued under this section is valid for a period of two years.
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