District of Columbia Administrative Code

11109 AUTHORIZATION TO PRACTICE AS VETERINARY EUTHANASIA TECHNICIAN WITHOUT A CERTIFICATE 11109.1 The following persons may be issued a temporary authorization to practice as veterinary euthanasia technicians without a certificate: (a) A person enrolled in an accredited, Board-ap…

11199 DEFINITIONS 11199.1 As used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed: Act - the District of Columbia Health Occupation Revision Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code §§ 3-1201.01 et seq.) Board – th…

11200 GENERAL PROVISIONS 11200.1 This chapter applies to persons authorized to practice as veterinary technicians and persons applying for or holding a certificate to practice as veterinary technicians. 11200.2 Chapters 28 (Veterinarians), 40 (Health Occupations: General Rules), …

11201 TERM OF CERTIFICATION 11201.1 Subject to § 11201.2, a certificate issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire at 12:00 Midnight of December 31st of each odd-numbered year. 11201.2 If the Director changes the renewal system pursuant to § 4006.3 of Chapter 40 of this title, …

11202 EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 11202.1 Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, an applicant for veterinary technician certification shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has successfully graduated from a two (2) year associate program in the pract…

11203 NATIONAL EXAMINATION 11203.1 To qualify for certification, an applicant shall furnish proof of having obtained, no more than seven (7) years prior to the submission of a certification application under this chapter, a passing score on the Veterinary Technician National Exam…

11204 KNOWLEDGE OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA VETERINARY JURISPRUDENCE 11204.1 To qualify for certification under this chapter, an applicant shall demonstrate to the Board’s satisfaction that he or she possesses competent knowledge and understanding of the laws and rules pertaining…

11205 ALTERNATIVE QUALIFICATION THROUGH EDUCATION AND TRAINING 11205.1 Notwithstanding the requirement of § 11202, an applicant who does not meet the requirement of § 11202.1 may qualify for a veterinary technician certification if he or she: (a) Has completed, with a minimum pas…

11206 WAIVER OF EDUCATIONAL AND NATIONAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS 11206.1 Notwithstanding the requirements of § 11202.1 or § 11205.1(a), an applicant who does not meet the educational requirement of § 11202.1 or § 11205.1 or the national examination requirement of § 11203 may qua…

11207 CERTIFICATION BY ENDORSEMENT 11207.1 Notwithstanding the requirement of § 11202, an applicant for certification who is licensed, certified, or registered as a veterinary technician in another jurisdiction in the United States may qualify for certification by endorsement if:…

11208 SCOPE OF PRACTICE 11208.1 A veterinary technician shall not prescribe medication for or perform surgery, diagnosis, or prognosis on any animal. 11208.2 A veterinarian supervising a veterinary technician may delegate certain functions and duties to a veterinary technician in…

11209 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT 11209.1 A veterinary technician shall adhere to and uphold the Veterinary Technician’s Oath as adopted by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). 11209.2 A veterinary technician shall provide competent and timely delivery …

11210 SUPERVISION OF CLINICAL SUPPORT STAFF 11210.1 Members of a veterinarian’s clinical support staff who are not certified veterinary technicians may perform the following functions and duties only under the direct supervision of a veterinarian or a veterinary technician: (a) A…

11211 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 11211.1 This section shall apply to applicants for the renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement of a veterinary technician certificate, subject to Subsection 11211.2. 11211.2 This section shall not apply to applicants for an initial certific…

11212 APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES 11212.1 The Board may approve continuing education programs and activities that contribute to the growth of professional competence in the practice of veterinary medicine and meet the requirements of this section. 11212.…

11213 AUTHORIZATION TO PRACTICE AS VETERINARY TECHNICIANS WITHOUT A CERTIFICATE 11213.1 The following persons may be issued a temporary authorization to practice as veterinary technicians without a license: (a) A student enrolled in an accredited veterinary technician program who…

11214 TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE 11214.1 The Board may issue temporary certificates in accordance with § 4007 of this title. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 7750 (August 6, 2021). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Business, Occupations, and Professionals 17 DCMR …

11299 DEFINITIONS 11299.1 As used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed: Act – the District of Columbia Health Occupation Revision Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code §§ 3-1201.01 et seq.). Animal sh…

11300 GENERAL PROVISIONS 11300.1 This chapter applies to persons authorized to practice as assisted living administrators and persons applying for or holding a license to practice as assisted living administrators. 11300.2 Chapters 40 (Health Occupations: General Rules) and 41 (H…

11301 TERM OF LICENSE 11301.1 Subject to § 11301.2, a license issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire at 12:00 midnight of June 30 of each even-numbered year. 11301.2 If the Director changes the renewal system pursuant to § 4006.3 of chapter 40 of this title, a license issue…

11302 QUALIFICATIONS 11302.1 Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, an applicant may qualify for a license to practice as an assisted living administrator if the applicant meets one of the following requirements: (a) The applicant possesses a bachelor’s or higher degree fr…

11303 NATIONAL EXAMINATION 11303.1 Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, an applicant seeking to qualify for a license pursuant to § 11302.1 shall take and pass the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) National Residential Care/Assisted Living…

11304 KNOWLEDGE OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ASSISTED LIVING ADMINISTRATION JURISPRUDENCE 11304.1 An applicant for an assisted living administrator license shall demonstrate to the Board’s satisfaction that he or she possesses competent knowledge and understanding of the laws and …

11305 WAIVER OF EDUCATIONAL AND NATIONAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS 11305.1 Notwithstanding the requirements of §§ 11302.1 and 11303.1, an applicant may be granted an assisted living administrator license if at the time of the application: (a) The applicant is currently employed as…

11306 LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT 11306.1 Notwithstanding the requirements of § 11302, an applicant may qualify for a license by endorsement if: (a) The applicant is currently licensed as an assisted living administrator or a nursing home administrator in another U.S. jurisdiction a…

11307 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 11307.1 This section applies to applicants for the renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement of a license but does not apply to applicants for an initial license or for the first renewal of a license after the initial grant. 11307.2 A continu…

11308 APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES 11308.1 The Board may approve a continuing education program or activity that the Board has determined to: (a) Contribute to the growth of professional competence in the practice of assisted living administration; (b) Be…

11309 CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS 11309.1 The Board may grant one (1) credit hour of continuing education for each fifty (50) minutes of approved educational activities. 11309.2 For approved undergraduate or graduate courses, each semester hour of credit shall constitute fifteen…

11310 STANDARDS OF PRACTICE 11310.1 An assisted living administrator shall have full responsibility for operation of and services provided in an assisted living residence, including, but not limited to, resident care and services, personnel, finances, and the assisted living resi…

11311 TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATION FOR AN UNLICENSED PERSON TO PRACTICE AS AN ASSISTED LIVING ADMINISTRATOR 11311.1 It shall not be deemed unlicensed practice of assisted living administration where a person is designated by a licensed assisted living administrator to temporarily assu…

11399 DEFINITIONS 11399.1 As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings ascribed: Act – the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99, D.C. Official Code §§ 3-1201 et seq. (2016 Repl.)). Assisted Living …

11600 GENERAL PROVISIONS 11600.1 This chapter applies to applicants for and holders of a license, as well as other persons authorized under this chapter, to practice professional art therapy or to practice under supervision as a graduate professional art therapist. 11600.2 Chapte…

11601 TERMS OF LICENSE 11601.1 Subject to § 11601.2, a license issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire at 11:59 p.m. of December 31 of each even-numbered year. 11601.2 If the Director changes the renewal system pursuant to § 4006.3 of Chapter 40 of this title, a license issu…

11602 EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 11602.1 To qualify for a license issued under this chapter, an applicant shall have completed: (a) A master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in a program in art therapy that was either approved by the American Art Therapy …

11603 SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 11603.1 In addition to the educational qualification required by § 11602.1, an applicant for a license to practice as a professional art therapist shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board, as required by § 11603.3, that the applicant …

11604 APPLICANTS EDUCATED IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY 11604.1 The Board may grant a license to practice professional art therapy to an applicant who completed an educational program in a college or university in a foreign country which is not accredited in accordance with § 11602.1(a) i…

11605 NATIONAL EXAMINATION 11605.1 To qualify for a professional art therapy license, an applicant shall, in addition to meeting the requirements of §§ 11602 and 11603, receive a passing score on the Art Therapy Credentials Board Examination (“ATCBE”) administered by the ATCB or …

11606 PRACTICE OF PROFESSIONAL ART THERAPY BY STUDENTS 11606.1 A student whose practice fulfills their education requirements as part of an art therapy practicum or internship completed at an accredited college or university shall only practice professional art therapy in accorda…

11607 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRACTICE OF A GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL ART THERAPIST 11607.1 A person seeking to accrue supervised practice experience in the District of Columbia, required pursuant to § 11603, may only do so as a graduate professional art therapist licensed under this se…

11608 LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT 11608.1 The Board shall license an applicant as a professional art therapist or a licensed graduate professional art therapist if the applicant: (a) Meets the requirements set forth in D.C. Official Code § 3-1205.01 et seq.; (b) Holds a license to p…

11609 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 11609.1 This section applies to applicants for the renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement of a license but does not apply to applicants seeking to renew the license for the first time after the initial grant of the license. 11609.2 A conti…

11610 APPROVAL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION 11610.1 The Board may, at its discretion, approve a continuing education program or activity that: (a) Contributes to the growth of an applicant in professional competence in the practice of professional art therapy; (b) Is current in its su…

11611 CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS 11611.1 The Board may grant continuing education credit for whole hours only, with a minimum of fifty (50) minutes constituting one (1) credit hour. 11611.2 Continuing education credit may be granted for a program or activity occurring or comple…

11612 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT 11612.1 A practitioner of professional art therapy shall comply with the then-current standards of ethical and professional conduct as set out in the Code of Ethics, Conduct, and Disciplinary Procedures of the ATCB and the Ethical Principles for Art The…

11613 PRACTICE OF PROFESSIONAL ART THERAPY BY TELEHEALTH 11613.1 A practitioner may engage in the practice of professional art therapy by telehealth in accordance with this section if the practitioner can maintain an effective standard of care in the same way as if the practition…

11699 DEFINITIONS 11699.1 When used in these regulations, the following terms shall have the following meanings ascribed: General supervision - supervision in which the supervisor is available to the person supervised, either in person or by a communications device. Home self-pac…

12100 PURPOSE 12100.1 The purpose of this chapter is to implement the High-Need Healthcare Career Scholarships and Supports Program (“Program”), which is authorized by the High Need Healthcare Career Scholarship and Health Professional Loan Repayment Program Amendment Act of 2022…

12101 HIGH-NEED HEALTHCARE CAREERS 12101.1 The following healthcare careers are designated as high-need healthcare careers for the purposes of the Program: (a) Home health aide; (b) Certified nurse aide; (c) Emergency medical technician; (d) Advanced emergency medical technician;…

12102 ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION CRITERIA FOR PROGRAM APPLICANTS; PARTICIPANT CONTRACTS 12102.1 To be eligible to participate in the Program, an applicant shall: (a) Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States; (b) Meet the admission requirements for a participating ed…

12103 ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND TRAINING PROGRAMS; PROVIDER CONTRACTS 12103.1 To be eligible to participate in the Program, an educational institution or training program shall be: (a) Licensed to operate and in good standin…