RCW 18.29.180
Exemptions from chapter.
The following practices, acts, and operations are excepted from the operation of this chapter:
(1) The practice of dental hygiene in the discharge of official duties by dental hygienists in the United States armed services, coast guard, public health services, veterans' bureau, or bureau of Indian affairs;
(2) Dental hygiene programs approved by the secretary and the practice of dental hygiene by students in dental hygiene programs approved by the secretary, when acting under the direction and supervision of persons licensed under chapter 18.29 or 18.32 RCW acting as instructors;
(3) The practice of dental hygiene by students in accredited dental hygiene educational programs when acting under the direction and supervision of instructors licensed under chapter 18.29 or 18.32 RCW; and
(4) The performance of dental health aide therapist services to the extent authorized under chapter 70.350 RCW.
[ 2017 c 5 § 4; 2004 c 262 § 4; 1991 c 3 § 57; 1989 c 202 § 10.]
NOTES:
Findings—2004 c 262: See note following RCW 18.06.050.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 18 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 18.29 - Dental Hygienists.
18.29.003 - Regulation of health care professions—Criteria.
18.29.005 - "Surfaces of the teeth" defined.
18.29.021 - Requirements for licensing.
18.29.045 - Licensure by endorsement.
18.29.050 - Scope of licensee's functions—Employment—Supervision.
18.29.053 - Expanded function dental auxiliary services—Supervision.
18.29.058 - Delegated acts—Homebound patients.
18.29.060 - License issuance—Display.
18.29.076 - Application of uniform disciplinary act.
18.29.100 - Violations—Penalty—Prosecutions.
18.29.110 - Dental hygiene examining committee—Generally.
18.29.120 - Examinations—Secretary's authority—Consultation with examining authority.
18.29.130 - Secretary's authority—Generally—Continuing education.
18.29.140 - Approval of educational programs.
18.29.170 - Committee meetings—Quorum—Effect of vacancy.
18.29.180 - Exemptions from chapter.
18.29.190 - Initial limited license.
18.29.220 - Community-based sealant programs in schools.
18.29.230 - Services at senior centers and community-based sealant programs—Dental hygienist duties.