District of Columbia Administrative Code

5108 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 5108.1 This section shall apply to applicants for the renewal of a license and does not apply to applicants for an initial license by examination or endorsement, nor does it apply to applicants for the first renewal of a license granted by e…

5109 [RESERVED] SOURCE: As amended by Final Rulemaking published at 53 DCR 91 (January 6, 2006).

5110 [RESERVED] SOURCE: As amended by Final Rulemaking published at 53 DCR 91 (January 6, 2006).

5111 [RESERVED] SOURCE: As amended by Final Rulemaking published at 53 DCR 91 (January 6, 2006).

5112 [RESERVED] SOURCE: As amended by Final Rulemaking published at 53 DCR 91 (January 6, 2006).

5113 SCOPE OF PRACTICE 5113.1 An anesthesiologist assistant shall, in accordance with this chapter and the Act, have the authority to perform the following tasks: (a) Obtain a comprehensive patient history, perform relevant elements of a physical examination, and present the hist…

5114 SUPERVISING ANESTHESIOLOGIST 5114.1 A supervising anesthesiologist shall be immediately available to participate directly in the care of the patient whom the anesthesiologist assistant and the supervising anesthesiologist are jointly treating, and shall at all times accept a…

5199 DEFINITIONS 5199.1 As used in this chapter the following terms have the meanings ascribed: Anesthesiologist Assistant - a person licensed to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant under the Act. Anesthesiologist - a physician who has completed a residency in anesthesiolog…

5200 GENERAL PROVISIONS 5200.1 This chapter shall apply to applicants for and holders of a license to practice naturopathic medicine. 5200.2 Chapters 40 (Health Occupations: General Rules) and 41 (Health Occupations: Administrative Procedures) of this title shall supplement this …

5201 TERM OF LICENSE 5201.1 Subject to § 5201.2, a license issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire at twelve o'clock midnight of December 31st of each even-numbered year. 5201.2 If the Director changes the renewal system pursuant to § 4006.3 of chapter 40 of this title, a li…

5202 EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 5202.1 An applicant shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board in accordance with § 504(e-1)(1) of the Act, (D.C. Official Code § 3-1205.04(e-1)(1) (2001)), that the applicant has: (a) Earned a degree of doctor of naturopathic medicine from a coll…

5203 [RESERVED] SOURCE: As amended by final rulemaking published at 53 DCR 4799 (June 16, 2006).

5204 [RESERVED] SOURCE: As amended by final rulemaking published at 53 DCR 4799 (June 16, 2006).

5205 NATIONAL EXAMINATION 5205.1 Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an applicant shall receive a passing score on the required level of the examination sponsored by the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examination (NPLEX) basic science examination and clinical scienc…

5206 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 5206.1 Subject to § 5206.2, this section shall apply to applicants for the renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement of a license for a term expiring February 28, 2008. 5206.2 This section shall not apply to applicants for an initial license b…

5207 APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES 5207.1 The Board may, in its discretion, approve continuing education programs and activities designed to maintain, develop, or increase the knowledge, skills, and professional performance of persons licensed to practice …

5208 [RESERVED] SOURCE: As amended by final rulemaking published at 53 DCR 4799 (June 16, 2006).

5209 [RESERVED] SOURCE: As amended by final rulemaking published at 53 DCR 4799 (June 16, 2006).

5210 LAWFUL PRACTICE 5210.1 An individual licensed to practice naturopathic medicine under the Act may use the titles "Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine," "Naturopathic Physician," "Licensed Naturopath," "Naturopathic Doctor," "Doctor of Naturopathy," "Naturopath," or the initials …

5211 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT 5211.1 Any holder of a license under this chapter to practice as a naturopathic physician shall comply with the standards of ethical and professional conduct established by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians as they may be amended or rep…

5299 DEFINITIONS 5299.1 As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings ascribed: Applicant - a person applying for a license to practice naturopathic medicine under this chapter. Board - the Board of Medicine, established by § 203(a) of the Act, D.C. Official Code…

5400 GENERAL PROVISIONS 5400.1 This chapter applies to applicants for and holders of a license to practice registered nursing and persons otherwise authorized to practice pursuant to §§ 5411 and 5412. No persons may practice registered nursing in the District unless licensed or o…

5401 TERM OF LICENSE 5401.1 Subject to § 5401.2, a license issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire at 12:00 midnight of June 30 of each even-numbered year. 5401.2 If the Director changes the renewal system pursuant to § 4006.3 of chapter 40 of this title, a license issued pu…

5402 EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 5402.1 Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, an applicant for a license shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board in accordance with § 504(n) of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 3-1205.04(n)) of the following: (a) That the applicant has succ…

5403 EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS EDUCATED IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES 5403.1 An applicant for a license who completed an educational program in a foreign country, which program was not approved in accordance with § 5402.1, shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board of the…

5404 NATIONAL EXAMINATION 5404.1 To qualify for a license, an applicant shall have: (a) Completed the educational requirements under § 5402.1 or § 5403.1; and (b) Obtained a passing score on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) developed by …

5405 LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT 5405.1 Except as provided otherwise in this section, an applicant shall be eligible for licensure by endorsement if the applicant is currently licensed as a registered nurse under the laws of a state or territory of the United States and the followin…

5406 RENEWAL OF LICENSE 5406.1 Except as provided in § 5406.4, an applicant for renewal of a license shall have completed, during the two (2) years before the expiration of the license, twenty-four (24) hours of continuing education meeting the requirements of § 5410 and the foll…

5407 REACTIVATION OF AN INACTIVE LICENSE 5407.1 A licensee holding an inactive license pursuant to § 511 of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 3-1205.11) may apply for reactivation of the license within five (5) years after the last expiration of the license as follows: (a) A licensee…

5408 REINSTATEMENT OF AN EXPIRED LICENSE 5408.1 A person whose license has been expired for no more than five (5) years may seek reinstatement of the license. A license shall not be eligible for reinstatement if more than five (5) years have elapsed since its expiration. 5408.2 T…

5409 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 8613 (September 3, 2004); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 69 DCR 010990 (September 2, 2022). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Business, Occupations, and Professionals 17 DCMR § 5409 AUTHORITY: DC-D…

5410 APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION 5410.1 The Board, in its discretion, may approve continuing education programs and activities that contribute to the professional growth and competence of the licensee in the practice of registered nursing, are relevant to the practitioner’s are…

5411 SUPERVISED PRACTICE OF STUDENTS 5411.1 A student may practice registered nursing only in accordance with the Act and this chapter. 5411.2 A student who is fulfilling educational requirements under § 103(c) of the Act, D.C. Official Code § 3-1201.03(c), may be authorized to e…

5412 SUPERVISED PRACTICE BY APPLICANTS 5412.1 An applicant for a license as a registered nurse may practice registered nursing only in accordance with the Act and this chapter. 5412.2 An unlicensed individual may be authorized to engage in the supervised practice of registered nu…

5413 [RESERVED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 8613 (September 3, 2004); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 69 DCR 010990 (September 2, 2022). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Business, Occupations, and Professionals 17 DCMR § 5413 AUTHORITY: DC-D…

5414 SCOPE OF PRACTICE 5414.1 The practice of registered nursing means the performance of the full scope of nursing services, with or without compensation, designed to promote and maintain health, prevent illness and injury, and provide care to all patients in all settings and in…

5415 DELEGATION AND ASSIGNMENT 5415.1 A registered nurse shall be fully responsible for the provision of nursing services including implementation of a plan of care. A registered nurse may delegate or assign nursing interventions or tasks only in accordance with this section, and…

5416 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT 5416.1 A registered nurse shall adhere to the standards set forth in the “Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements” as adopted by the American Nurses Association in 2015, which is available at HYPERLINK "https://www.nursingworld.org/coe-vie…

5499 DEFINITIONS 5499.1 As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings ascribed: Act - 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.). Administrator for Nursing Services - the licen…

5500 GENERAL 5500.1 This chapter shall apply to applicants for and holders of a license to practice practical nursing. 5500.2 Chapters 40 (General Rules) and 41 (Administrative Procedures) of this title shall supplement this chapter. AUTHORITY: Unless otherwise noted, the authori…

5501 TERM OF LICENSE 5501.1 Subject to § 5501.2, a license issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire at 12:00 midnight of June 30 of each odd-numbered year. 5501.2 If the Director changes the renewal system pursuant to § 4006.3 of chapter 40 of this title, a license issued pur…

5502 EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 5502.1 Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, an applicant for a license shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board in accordance with § 504(m) of the Act, D.C. Official Code § 3-1205.04(m), of the following: (a) That the applicant has succ…

5503 EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS EDUCATED IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES 5503.1 An applicant who completed an educational program in a foreign country, which program was not approved in accordance with § 5502.1, shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board in accordance with §…

5504 LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION 5504.1 To qualify for a license by examination, an applicant shall: (a) Receive a passing score on the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN). …

5505 LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT 5505.1 An applicant is eligible for licensure by endorsement if the applicant is currently licensed as a practical nurse under the laws of a state or territory of the United States; and if the applicant's original licensure in a state or territory wa…

5506 LICENSURE BY RE-ENTRY PROGRAM 5506.1 A health professional who fails to apply for reinstatement of a District of Columbia practical nursing license within five (5) years after the license expires, and who is not currently licensed to practice practical nursing under the laws…

5507 REACTIVATION OF AN INACTIVE LICENSE 5507.1 A licensee in an inactive status, pursuant to § 511 of the Act, D.C. Official Code § 3-1205.11, may apply for reactivation of the license by submitting a completed application on the forms required by the Board and paying the requir…

5508 REINSTATEMENT OF AN EXPIRED LICENSE 5508.1 An applicant for reinstatement of a license shall: (a) Submit proof as set forth in § 5510 of having completed eighteen (18) hours of continuing education in the applicant's current area of practice in the two years immediately prec…

5509 RENEWAL OF A LICENSE 5509.1 A licensee shall renew his or her license by submitting a completed application on the forms required by the Board and paying the required fees prior to the expiration of the license. 5509.2 The Board's staff shall mail out applications for renewa…

5510 CONTINUING EDUCATION 5510.1 The Board, in its discretion, may approve continuing education programs and activities that contribute to the growth of an applicant in professional and competence in the practice of practical nursing and which meet the other requirements of this …