Title: Sex Offender Treatment Provider Frequently Asked Questions :: Washington State Department of Health
Headings: Sex Offender Treatment Provider
Sex Offender Treatment Provider
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have to be certified to treat convicted sex offenders in the state of Washington?
Does a sex offender treatment provider and affiliate sex offender treatment provider need an underlying credential to become certified?
What if I was licensed before the above requirements were adopted and I don’t have one of the underlying credentials listed?
What are the other requirements to become a sex offender treatment provider?
Who supervises and trains an affiliate provider?
What types of questions are on the exam, how many questions are on the exam. and what is the minimum passing score?
What is the cost and time-frame of renewal for the certified and affiliate credentials?
What are the continuing education requirements?
What is acceptable documentation for proof of continuing education hours?
What is the difference between a certified provider and an affiliate provider?
How may I find out if a provider is certified or an affiliate? May I find the status of their certification?
Is a list of providers, for treatment purposes, available to the public?
How may I find out if a provider has a complaint against his or her certification?
Is information regarding complaints available to the public?

Content: What is the difference between a certified provider and an affiliate provider? How may I find out if a provider is certified or an affiliate? Can I find the status of their certification? Is a list of providers, for treatment purposes, available to the public? How may I find out if a provider has a complaint against his or her certification? Is information regarding complaints available to the public? Do you have to be certified to treat convicted sex offenders in the state of Washington? Yes, with one exception. According to state law, no person shall represent himself or herself as a certified sex offender treatment provider or certified affiliate sex offender treatment provider without first applying for and receiving a certificate pursuant to this chapter (RCW 18.155.030) . In addition, the law specifies that only a certified sex offender treatment provider, or a certified affiliate sex offender treatment provider who has completed at least 50 percent of the required hours under the supervision of a qualified supervisor, may perform or provide sex offender treatment services listed within RCW 18.155.030 (2).However, the law exempts employees of state-run facilities or treatment programs.