WAC 246-805-100. Licensed behavior analyst — Application requirements

An applicant for initial licensure as an LBA shall submit the following to the department: (1) Fees and a completed application for the license; and (2) Proof of: (a) Current certification equivalent to a licensed behavior analyst from a professional credentialing entity. Verification must be sent directly to the department from the professional credentialing entity; or (b) Meeting the requirements in RCW 18.380.050 (1)(a) including: (i) Graduation from a recognized master's or doctorate degree program that meets the requirements of WAC 246-805-110 . An official transcript must be provided as evidence of the degree required; (ii) Successful completion of a minimum of 225 classroom hours of graduate level instruction in behavior analysis topics described in WAC 246-805-120 . An official transcript must be provided as evidence of the course work required; (iii) Successful completion of a supervised experience requirement under WAC 246-805-130 ; and (iv) Successful completion of a national examination for the equivalent of an LBA from a professional credentialing entity as meeting the requirement in RCW 18.380.050 (1)(iv).