An applicant currently licensed to practice as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in another state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States as provided in RCW 18.59.070(2), may be licensed by endorsement. An applicant shall comply with the requirements for licensure as specified in chapters 18.59 RCW and 246-847 WAC and submit proof of:
(1) For those credentialed in another state with standards substantially equivalent to Washington for at least two years immediately preceding their application: Current licensure from another United States jurisdiction.(2) For applicants licensed less than two years in a substantially equivalent state, or licensed in a state that is not substantially equivalent to Washington:(a) Current licensure from another United States jurisdiction;(b) Having passed the examination as defined in WAC 246-847-080; and(c) Comply with the requirements for licensure as specified in chapters 18.59 RCW and 246-847 WAC.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-847-125
Amended by WSR 18-09-032, Filed 4/11/2018, effective 8/1/2018Amended by WSR 21-06-047, Filed 2/25/2021, effective 3/28/2021Amended by WSR 24-24-012, Filed 11/21/2024, effective 7/1/2025Statutory Authority: RCW 18.59.130. 93-18-093 (Order 394B), § 246-847-125, filed 9/1/93, effective 10/2/93.