District of Columbia Administrative Code

4212 REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF ANESTHESIA A dentist shall not administer anesthesia or sedation unless the dentist has obtained certification from the Board to do so pursuant to the requirements and processes set forth in Chapter 107 (Dentist and Dental Facility Certific…

4213 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT 4213.1 A dentist shall not accept or perform professional responsibilities which the dentist knows or has reason to know that the dentist is not competent to perform. 4213.2 A dentist shall not abandon or neglect a patient under and in need of immediate …

4214 SUPERVISION OF DENTAL HYGIENISTS 4214.1 Except as provided by § 4214.2, a dentist shall not supervise more than two (2) dental hygienists at the same time. 4214.2 Pursuant to § 201(f) of the Act, D.C. Official Code § 3-1202.01(f)(2001), the limitation under this section shal…

4215 DELEGATION OF DUTIES 4215.1 The following duties shall only be performed by a dentist licensed under the Act and shall not be delegated to a dental hygienist or auxiliary: (a) Performing final diagnosis and treatment planning; (b) Performing surgical or cutting procedures on…

4216 ADVERTISING 4216.1 A dentist licensed under the Act shall include the dentist's name as the name appears on his or her District of Columbia dental license in any advertisement of dental services appearing in any newspaper, airwave transmission, telephone directory or other a…

4217 UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE 4217.1 A dentist shall not engage in any treatment, therapy, or testing in the District of Columbia that is not: (a) Within the scope of the practice of dentistry pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 3-1201.02(5)(2001); (b) Commonly used in dental practice …

4299 DEFINITIONS 4299.1 As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meaning ascribed: Act - The District of Columbia Health Occupation Revision Act of 1985 ("Act"), effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code § 3-1201.01 et seq.) ADEX- American Board of …

4300 GENERAL PROVISIONS 4300.1 This chapter shall apply to applicants for and holders of a license to practice dental hygiene. 4300.2 Chapters 40 (Health Occupations: General Rules), 41 (Health Occupations: Administrative Procedures), and 42 (Dentistry) of this title shall supple…

4301 TERM OF LICENSE 4301.1 Subject to § 4301.2, a license issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire at 12:00 midnight of December 31 of each odd-numbered year. 4301.2 If the Director changes the renewal system pursuant to § 4006.3 of chapter 40 of this title, a license issued…

4302 EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 4302.1 Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an applicant shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has successfully completed an educational program in the practice of dental hygiene of at least two (2) academic years…

4303 APPLICANTS EDUCATED IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES 4303.1 The Board may grant a license to practice dental hygiene to an applicant who completed an educational program in a foreign country, other than the Dominion of Canada, which program is not recognized by the ADA, if the applicant…

4304 LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION 4304.1 To qualify for a license by examination, an applicant shall: (a) Meet the education requirements set forth under § 4302.1 or § 4303 of this chapter; and (b) Receive a passing score on the following: The National Board of Dental Hygiene Examina…

4305 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DENTAL LAW EXAMINATION 4305.1 To qualify for a license under this chapter, all applicants without exception shall receive a passing score on a written examination developed by the Board on laws and rules pertaining to the practice of dentistry and dental…

4306 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 4306.1 Except as provided in § 4306.2, this section applies to applicants for the renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement of a license for a term expiring December 31, 2019, and for subsequent terms. 4306.2 This section shall not apply to ap…

4307 APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES 4307.1 The Board, in its discretion, may approve continuing education programs and activities that contribute to the growth of an applicant in professional competence in the practice of dental hygiene and that meet the ot…

4308 CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS 4308.1 The Board may grant continuing education credit in whole hours only, with a minimum of fifty (50) minutes constituting one (1) credit hour. 4308.2 For approved undergraduate courses, each semester hour of credit shall constitute fifteen (1…

4309 LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT 4309.1 An applicant is eligible to apply for licensure by endorsement in the District of Columbia if the applicant: (a) Meets the education requirements set forth under § 4302.1 or § 4303 of this chapter; (b) Has successfully completed the National B…

4310 FUNCTIONS OF DENTAL HYGIENISTS 4310.1 In accordance with § 102(4) of the Act, D.C. Official Code § 3-1201.02(4), a dental hygienist may perform the following functions under the general supervision of a licensed dentist, in his or her office or any public school or instituti…

4311 ADMINISTRATION OF LOCAL ANESTHESIA AND NITROUS OXIDE BY DENTAL HYGIENISTS 4311.1 A licensed dental hygienist authorized by the District of Columbia Board of Dentistry ("Board") to administer local anesthesia or nitrous oxide pursuant to this section may administer local anes…

4312 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT 4312.1 A dental hygienist shall not accept or perform professional responsibilities which the dental hygienist knows or has reason to know that the dental hygienist is not competent to perform. 4312.2 A dental hygienist shall not willfully harass, abuse,…

4399 DEFINITIONS 4399.1 As used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases have the meanings ascribed: Applicant - a person applying for a license to practice dental hygiene under this chapter. Board - the Board of Dentistry, established by § 201 of the Act, D.C. Code § 2-3…

4400 GENERAL PROVISIONS 4400.1 This chapter shall apply to applicants for and holders of a license to practice dietetics. 4400.2 Chapters 40 (Health Occupations: General Rules), 41 (Health Occupations: Administrative Procedures), and 45 (Nutrition) of this title shall supplement …

4401 TERM OF LICENSE 4401.1 Subject to § 4401.2, a license issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire at 12:00 midnight on November 1 of each odd-numbered year. 4401.2 If the Director changes the renewal system pursuant to § 4006.3 of chapter 40 of this title, a license issued …

4402 EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 4402.1 Except as provided in § 4403, an applicant for a license shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant holds a baccalaureate or higher degree, with a major in human nutrition, foods and nutrition, dietetics, o…

4403 APPLICANTS EDUCATED IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES 4403.1 The Board may grant a license to practice dietetics to an applicant who completed an educational program in a foreign country if the applicant meets all requirements of this chapter except for § 4402.1. 4403.2 An applicant unde…

4404 NATIONAL EXAMINATION 4404.1 To qualify for a license by examination, an applicant shall receive a passing score on the certification examination sponsored by the CDRADA. 4404.2 Except as provided in § 4404.3, an applicant shall submit the applicant's examination results, whi…

4405 SUPERVISED PRACTICE BY STUDENTS AND GRADUATES (REGISTERED DIETITIANS ELIGIBLE (RDE)) 4405.1 The following unlicensed persons may practice dietetics under supervision: (a) A student fulfilling educational requirements in a program that meets the requirements of §§ 4402.1, 440…

4406 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 4406.1 Subject to § 4406.2, this section shall apply to applicants for the renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement of a license for a term expiring April 30, 1991, and for subsequent terms. 4406.2 This section shall not apply to applicants f…

4407 APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES 4407.1 The Board may, in its discretion, approve continuing education programs and activities that contribute to the growth of an applicant in professional competence in the practice of dietetics and that meet the other r…

4408 CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS 4408.1 The Board may grant continuing education credit for whole hours only, with a minimum of fifty (50) minutes constituting one (1) credit hour. 4408.2 For approved undergraduate or graduate courses, each semester hour of credit shall constitu…

4499 DEFINITIONS 4499.1 As used in this chapter, the following terms shall 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.)). Applicant - …

4500 GENERAL PROVISIONS 4500.1 This chapter shall apply to applicants for and holders of a license to practice nutrition. 4500.2 Chapters 40 (Health Occupations: General Rules), 41 (Health Occupations: Administrative Procedures), and 44 (Dietetics) of this title shall supplement …

4501 TERM OF LICENSE 4501.1 Subject to § 4501.2, a license issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire at 12:00 midnight of November 1 of each odd-numbered year. 4501.2 If the Director changes the renewal system pursuant to § 4006.3 of Chapter 40 of this title, a license issued …

4502 EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 4502.1 Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an applicant shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board, in accordance with § 701(c) of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 2-3307.1(c) (1988 Repl.)), of one of the following: (a) That t…

4503 APPLICANTS EDUCATED IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES 4503.1 The Board may grant a license to practice nutrition to an applicant who has completed an educational program in a foreign country, which program is not accredited pursuant to this section, if the applicant does as follows: (a) …

4504 SUPERVISED PRACTICE BY STUDENTS AND GRADUATES 4504.1 The following unlicensed persons may practice nutrition under supervision: (a) A student fulfilling educational requirements in a program that meets the requirements of §§ 4502.1 and 4502.2; and (b) A graduate enrolled in …

4505 CDR EXAM 4505.1 Except as provided in 4505.2 of this chapter, all applicants for licensure in the District of Columbia shall receive a passing score on the national registration examination for dietitians offered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (“CDR Exam”). 4505.…

4506 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 4506.1 Subject to § 4506.2, this section shall apply to applicants for the renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement of a license for a term expiring April 30, 1991, and for subsequent terms. 4506.2 This section does not apply to applicants fo…

4507 APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES 4507.1 The Board may, in its discretion, approve continuing education programs and activities that contribute to the growth of an applicant in professional competence in the practice of nutrition and that meet the other r…

4508 CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS 4508.1 The Board may grant continuing education credit for whole hours only, with a minimum of fifty (50) minutes constituting one (1) credit hour, which shall equal one (1) continuing education unit (CEU). 4508.2 For approved undergraduate or gr…

4509 LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT 4509.1 An applicant, holding an active license, in good standing, to practice nutrition in another state, shall in addition to meeting all the requirements of this chapter: (a) Submit a copy of his or her current license with the application; and (b)…

4510 USE OF TITLE REGISTERED DIETITION 4510.1 An individual licensed under the Act to practice nutrition in the District of Columbia shall not use the title dietitian or registered dietitian unless the individual is licensed under the Act to practice dietetics in the District of …

4599 DEFINITIONS 4599.1 As used in this chapter, the following terms shall 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.)). Applicant - …

4600 GENERAL PROVISIONS 4600.1 This chapter shall apply to applicants for and holders of a license to practice medicine. 4600.2 Chapters 40 (Health Occupations: General Rules) and 41 (Health Occupations: Administrative Procedures) of this title shall supplement this chapter. 4600…

4601 TERM OF LICENSE 4601.1 Subject to § 4601.2, a license issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire at 12:00 midnight of December 31 of each even-numbered year. 4601.2 If the Director changes the renewal system pursuant to § 4006.3 of chapter 40 of this title, a license issue…

4602 EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 4602.1 An applicant for licensure by examination educated in a foreign country other than Canada, shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant successfully completed educational and training requirements pursuant to §…

4603 APPLICANTS EDUCATED IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES The Board may grant a license to practice medicine to an applicant educated in a foreign country who: Meets all requirements of this chapter except for §§ 4602 and 4604; and Submits documentation to the Board as required under this se…

4604 APPLICANTS EDUCATED IN THE FIFTH PATHWAY PROGRAM 4604.1 The Board may grant a license to practice medicine to an applicant in the Fifth Pathway Program who completed a foreign medical educational program not accredited by one of the accrediting bodies listed in § 4602.3(b) i…