SUDP Fees are Changing
The recent passage of Senate Bill 6228 (PDF) includes a temporary cap of $100 for certification and renewal fees for all individuals seeking certification as a substance use disorder professional (SUDP) or trainee. The definition of a SUDP or SUDP trainee is defined by the Washington state legislature in RCW 18.205.
This means that between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, Washington state cannot impose any certification or certification renewal fees of more than $100.
The $100 fee cap will go into effect for all SUDP applications and renewals due on or after July 1, 2024. This fee cap is guaranteed through June 30, 2025 (one year).
See the fee cap section of our Frequently Asked Questions if you have more questions.
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Current topics
- Information for providers whose credentials have been affected by a drug conviction
- Beginning January 1, 2021, health care professionals (excluding physicians) who are offering telemedicine services to patients, are required to complete telemedicine training. Please see the Department of Health policy statement with additional information related to this requirement (PDF) for more information.
To learn more about the different training options available and access additional resources, please visit the Washington State Telehealth Collaborative Training page. To complete the free and publicly available telemedicine training, please select enroll and create a Canvas account to access the Washington State Medical Professional Telemedicine Training. - The Department of Health has adopted amendments to the substance use disorder professional (SUDP) and substance use disorder professional trainee (SUDPT) fees and renewal cycle rule, WAC 246-811-990 (WSR 18-09-077 (PDF)). The amended rule increases application and renewal fees for CDPs and adjusts late renewal penalties and fees for verification of credentials to meet department fee standards for all health professions. The rule took effect August 1, 2018.
- Substance use disorder professional trainees may submit applications online
- Continuing education in suicide assessment, treatment and management
- Education programs in suicide assessment, treatment and management
- Counseling publications
- Frequently asked questions
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