Wound Care Management and Sharp Debridement Endorsements Frequently Asked Questions
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What is wound care management and sharp debridement?
The Legislature passed
Substitute Senate Bill (SSB) 5018 during the 2011 legislative session. The bill expanded the occupational therapist scope of practice to include wound care management and sharp debridement with appropriate education and training. The bill outlines the definitions of wound care management and sharp debridement. It also outlines the required education and training.
Why do I need endorsements?
Endorsements for wound care management and sharp debridement are not a requirement of licensure. However, if you are an OT and you are going to perform wound care management or sharp debridement as defined in
SSB 5018, you must have the endorsement(s).
How do I get the endorsements?
SSB 5018 outlines the requirements for wound care management and sharp debridement endorsements. You must submit the
Declaration of Completed Statutory Requirements for Wound Care Management and Sharp Debridement Endorsements to the Department of Health.
Do I have to apply for both endorsements?
No. You can apply for the wound care management endorsement without applying for the sharp debridement endorsement. But, if you apply for the sharp debridement endorsement, you must apply for both endorsements.
Are there additional fees for the endorsements?
No. You do not have to pay additional fees for the endorsements.
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Will the endorsements be printed on my license?
Yes. Your license will show the endorsement(s).
Do I need to wait until I renew my license to receive the endorsements?
No. Once we receive a completed Declaration of Completed Statutory Requirements for Wound Care Management and Sharp Debridement Endorsements, we will send you a copy of your license with the endorsement(s) printed on it.
Do I need to submit yearly verifications of continuing certification or training?
No. Once you have submitted the Declaration of Completed Statutory Requirements for Wound Care Management and Sharp Debridement Endorsement you do not need to send any additional information.
If I am a certified hand therapist or a wound care specialist, do I meet the requirements for both endorsements?
If you are a certified hand therapist by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission, or a certified wound care specialist by the National Alliance of Wound Care, you meet the requirements to receive both endorsements. You must submit the
Declaration of Completed Statutory Requirements for Wound Care Management and Sharp Debridement Endorsements to the Department of Health.
What if I am certified by a different organization than those listed in SSB 5018?
If you are certified by an organization other than those listed in
SSB 5018, the Occupational Therapy Practice Board will need to approve the organization as an “equivalent” organization. The board will compare detailed information about the certification program to the organizations listed in
SSB 5018, and will determine if the requirements are equivalent.
Where can I find more information?
Chapter 18.59 RCW
Substitute Senate Bill 5018
Chapter 246-847 WAC
Occupational Therapy Practice Board webpage
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