Standards for Washington (WA)

Discipline
Audiologist
License/Certificate
NA
State Department
Washington State Department of Health
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProfessionsNewReneworUpdate/Audiologist.aspx
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/ Certification
Age Range
"Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Masters or Doctoral
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
"Postgraduate professional work experience must be in the field of audiology. It must be completed over a minimum of 36 weeks of full-time experience or a part-time equivalent. The applicant’s supervisor must provide details of the work experience to include the name and address of the employer, type of business, position title, name of supervisor, detailed description of duties, dates of experience and the total number of work experience hours completed. Applicants who obtain an AuD at a board-approved institution of higher education are considered to have met the postgraduate professional work experience requirement.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Audiologist applicants must pass the national recognized audiology examination, the PRAXIS examination.

Discipline
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist
License/Certificate
Residency Certificate with Special Education Deaf Education Endorsement
State Department
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.k12.wa.us/certification/default.aspx
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/ Certification
Age Range
PreK - 12th grade
Degree Level Requirement
Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Field Experience/Internship: For endorsements, teachers must have completed a supervised practicum which included teaching in the specific endorsement area(s). Hours not indicated.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
1. Washington Educator Skills Test Basic (WEST-B) (Score of 240) 2. Washington Educator Skills Test-Endorsement (WEST-E) Early Childhood Special Education (Score of 240)

Discipline
Early Childhood Educator
License/Certificate
Residency Certificate with an Early Childhood Education Endorsement
State Department
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.k12.wa.us/certification/default.aspx
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
3 yrs - 3rd grade
Degree Level Requirement
Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
1. Washington Educator Skills Test Basic (WEST-B) (Score of 240) 2. Washington Educator Skills Test--Endorsement (WEST-E) Early Childhood Education.

Discipline
Early Childhood Special Educator
License/Certificate
Residency Certificate with Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement
State Department
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.k12.wa.us/certification/default.aspx
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
3 yrs - 3rd grade
Degree Level Requirement
Bachelors
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
For endorsements, teachers must have completed related methods coursework in the specific endorsement area(s).
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
1. Washington Educator Skills Test Basic (WEST-B) (Score of 240) 2. Washington Educator Skills Test-Endorsement (WEST-E) Early Childhood Special Education (Score of 240)

Discipline
Family Therapist
License/Certificate
Licensed Marrige and Family Therapist
State Department
State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProfessionsNewReneworUpdate/MarriageandFamilyTherapist/LicenseRequirements#heading26708
Type of License/Certificate
Masters or Doctoral Degree
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Masters
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
"Applicants must complete a minimum of two calendar years of full-time marriage and family therapy, and at least 3,000 hours of experience, 1,000 hours of which must be direct client contact. At least 500 hours must be gained in diagnosing and treating couples and families; and At least 200 hours of qualified supervision with an approved supervisor. At least 100 of the 200 hours must be one-on-one supervision, and the remaining hours may be in one-on-one or group supervision.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
License applicants must pass the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB) exam. Professional Testing Corporation (PTC) and the AMFTRB establish the passing score for the exam. PTC administers the exam.

Discipline
Nurse
License/Certificate
Registered Nurse
State Department
Washington State Department of Health
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/NursingCommission
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Requirements state: Clinical experiences in the care of persons at each stage of the human life cycle, with opportunities for the student to learn and have direct involvement in, responsibility and accountability for the provision of basic nursing care and comfort for clients with acute and chronic illnesses, pharmacological and parenteral therapies and pain management. The emphasis placed on these areas, the scope encompassed, and other allied experiences offered shall be consistent with the purpose and outcomes of the program.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN)

Discipline
Occupational Therapist
License/Certificate
Occupational Therapy License
State Department
State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.k12.wa.us/certification/educational-staff-associate-certificates/esa-first-time-applicant/school-occupational-therapist-first-time
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Bachelors
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
A minimum of six months supervised fieldwork experience.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
"Applicants must obtain a passing score on the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy’s (NBCOT) exam.

Discipline
Physical Therapist
License/Certificate
Physical Therapist License
State Department
Washington State Department of Health
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProfessionsNewReneworUpdate/PhysicalTherapist/LicenseRequirements#heading26791
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Applicant must pass the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and hold valid state of Washington liscense as a physical therapist

Discipline
Psychologist
License/Certificate
Psychologist License
State Department
Washington State Department of Health
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProfessionsNewReneworUpdate/Psychologist.aspx
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Doctoral
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
"3,300 hours of supervised experience to be eligible for licensure: 1. 300 practicum hours (100 hours must be in supervision) 2. 1,500 supervised experience hours 3. 1,500 Internship hours.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
1. Examination for Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP) (from Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards) (Score: at least 70% or the national mean, whichever is lowest) 2. State Jurisprudence Examination (Score 90%)

Discipline
School Psychologist
License/Certificate
Educational Staff Associate Residency Certificate
State Department
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Department Hyperlink
https://ospi.k12.wa.us/certification/educational-staff-associate-esa-certificates/esa-first-time-applicant/school-psychologist-first-time
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Kindergarten - 12th grade
Degree Level Requirement
Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
The National Association of School Psychologists notes that programs must include 320 hours of practicum and 1,200 hours of internship
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
"If you completed a comprehensive exam relevant to school psychology in your program, you may submit Form 4098E for verification. If you did not complete such an exam in your program, verification of one of the following Praxis tests is required:

Discipline
Advanced Social Worker License
License/Certificate
Advanced Social Worker License
State Department
Washington State Department of Health
State Department Hyperlink
https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/social-worker-and-social-worker-associate/licensing-information
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth-Death
Degree Level Requirement
Masters/ Doctoral Degree
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Minimum of 3000 hours of experience. 800 hours must be in direct client contact. 90 hours of supervision by a LICSW or LASW who has been licensed for at least two years. Of the 90 hours: 1. 50 must include direct supervision by a LASW or LICSW. The 50 hours may be in one-to-one supervision or group supervision. 2. 40 hours may be with an equally qualified licensed mental health practitioner. The 40 hours must be in one-on-one supervision. Distance supervision is limited to 40 supervision hours.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
The American Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) advanced exam. The advanced exam is required to be a LASW.

Discipline
Social Worker
License/Certificate
Independent Clinical Social Worker License
State Department
Washington State Department of Health
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProfessionsNewReneworUpdate/SocialWorker/LicenseRequirements#heading41140
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Master's or Doctoral social work degree
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
"Applicants must have a minimum of 3,000 hours of postgraduate, supervised experience over a minimum two-year period. One thousand hours must be in direct client contact supervised by a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW). One hundred hours must be direct supervision by a LICSW or equally licensed mental health practitioner.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
The American Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) exam is required for licensing. The clinical examination exam is required to be a LICSW.

Discipline
Speech Language Pathologist
License/Certificate
Speech Language Pathology License
State Department
Washington State Department of Health
State Department Hyperlink
https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/speech-language-pathologist/licensing-information
Type of License/Certificate
License/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - Death
Degree Level Requirement
Master's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Postgraduate professional work experience must be in the field of speech-language pathology. It must be completed over a minimum of 36 weeks of full-time experience, or a part-time equivalent. The applicant’s supervisor must provide details of the work experience to include the name and address of the employer, type of business, position title, name of supervisor, detailed description of duties, dates of experience and the total number of work experience hours completed.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Speech-language pathologist applicants must pass the national recognized speech-language pathology examination, the PRAXIS examination. Verification must be sent directly from or verified directly with the examination agency.

Discipline
Speech Language Pathologist
License/Certificate
Special Education-Speech/Language Impaired
State Department
State Board of Examiners in Speech-Language and Hearing
State Department Hyperlink
https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/speech-language-pathologist/licensing-information
Type of License/Certificate
License/Certificate
Age Range
Birth-Death
Degree Level Requirement
Masters Degree
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
"Postgraduate professional work experience must be in the field of speech-language pathology. It must be completed over a minimum of 36 weeks of full-time experience, or a part-time equivalent. The applicant’s supervisor must provide details of the work experience to include the name and address of the employer, type of business, position title, name of supervisor, detailed description of duties, dates of experience and the total number of work experience hours completed.
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
Speech-language pathologist applicants must pass the national recognized speech-language pathology examination, the PRAXIS examination

Discipline
Vision Specialist
License/Certificate
Residency Certificate with Special Education Visual Impairment Endorsement
State Department
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Department Hyperlink
https://www.k12.wa.us/certification
Type of License/Certificate
Licensure/Certificate
Age Range
Birth - 21 yrs
Degree Level Requirement
Bachelor's
Licensure Specific Curriculum/Coursework
Field Experience/Internship: For endorsements, teachers must have completed a supervised practicum which included teaching in the specific endorsement area(s).
Licensure Require Specific Field or Clinical Work?
Licensure Dependent on an Exam?
1. Washington Educator Skills Test Basic (WEST-B) (Score of 240) 2. Washington Educator Skills Test-Endorsement (WEST-E) Early Childhood Special Education (Score of 240)