Ultrasounds.
RCW 18.130.470
in effect(1) An ultrasound or a similar medical imaging device or procedure may only be provided by: (a) A health care provider holding an active license under one of the chapters listed in RCW 18.130.040 and acting within their scope of practice; or (b) a person acting under the supervision of a health care provider holding an active license under one of the chapters listed in RCW 18.130.040 , where all actions performed are within the supervising health care provider's scope of practice. (2) A violation of this section shall constitute practice without a license and the disciplining authority shall investigate and adjudicate complaints pursuant to RCW 18.130.190 . (3) This section does not apply to the use of an ultrasound by a person on livestock or other animals owned or being raised by that person.
(1) An ultrasound or a similar medical imaging device or procedure may only be provided by: (a) A health care provider holding an active license under one of the chapters listed in RCW 18.130.040 and acting within their scope of practice; or (b) a person acting under the supervision of a health care provider holding an active license under one of the chapters listed in RCW 18.130.040 , where all actions performed are within the supervising health care provider's scope of practice.
(2) A violation of this section shall constitute practice without a license and the disciplining authority shall investigate and adjudicate complaints pursuant to RCW 18.130.190 .
(3) This section does not apply to the use of an ultrasound by a person on livestock or other animals owned or being raised by that person.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.130&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026