District of Columbia Administrative Code

6401 TERM OF LICENSE 6401.1 Subject to § 6401.2, a license issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire at 12:00 midnight of March 31 of each even-numbered year. 6401.2 If the Director changes the renewal system pursuant to § 4006.3 of chapter 40 of this title, a license issued p…

6402 EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 6402.1 Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an applicant shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has received a doctoral degree in optometry based upon completion of a program which was accredited at the time the de…

6403 APPLICANTS EDUCATED IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES 6403.1 The Board may grant a license to practice optometry to an applicant who completed an educational program in a educational institution in a foreign country which program is not accredited by the Council on Optometric Education o…

6404 NATIONAL EXAMINATION 6404.1 To qualify for a license by examination, an applicant shall receive a passing score on the examination administered by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (the national examination). 6404.2 An applicant who has passed an examination speci…

6405 DISTRICT EXAMINATION 6405.1 Prior to June 1, 1994 in order to qualify for a license under this chapter, an applicant shall receive a passing score, as determined by the Board, on a practical examination developed by the Board (the District examination) or the national examin…

6406 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 6406.1 Subject to § 6406.2, this section shall apply to applicants for the renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement of a license for a term expiring March 31, 1992, and for subsequent terms. 6406.2 This section shall not apply to applicants f…

6407 APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES 6407.1 The Board may, in its discretion, approve continuing education programs and activities that contribute to the growth of an applicant in professional competence to practice optometry and which meet the other require…

6408 CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS 6408.1 The Board may grant continuing education credit for whole hours only, with a minimum of fifty (50) minutes constituting one (1) credit hour. 6408.2 The Board may grant a maximum of two (2) continuing education credits per year for attendin…

6409 MINIMUM COMPLETE EXAMINATION 6409.1 An optometrist shall maintain a record for each patient that accurately reflects the evaluation and treatment of the patient. These records shall be kept for seven (7) years after last seeing the patient or seven (7) years after a minor pa…

6410 MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST 6410.1 Each licensed optometrist owning or operating an optometry practice in the District shall maintain in good working order the equipment necessary to provide a routine eye examination which shall include, but not be limited to, the following minim…

6411 PRACTICE OF OPTOMETRY BY STUDENTS 6411.1 A student may perform actions which require a license as an optometrist only in accordance with the Act and this chapter. 6411.2 Only a student fulfilling the education requirements under §103(c) of the Act, D.C. Code §2-3301.3 (1987 …

6412 ADMINISTRATION OF DIAGNOSTIC PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS 6412.1 For purposes of this section, "diagnostic pharmaceutical agent" means any pharmaceutical agent used in the diagnosis of ocular disease and conditions of the visual system. 6412.2 Only an optometrist certified in accor…

6413 ADMINISTRATION OF THERAPEUTIC PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS 6413.1 As used in this section, the term "therapeutic pharmaceutical agents" means appropriate topical drugs and oral systemic drugs, including antibiotics, appropriate analgesics, antihistamines, non-steroidal anti-inflamm…

6414 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT 6414.1 Any holder of a license under this Chapter or any person authorized to practice optometry under this Chapter shall comply with the standards of ethical and professional conduct established by the American Optometric Association in its publication …

6415 DISPLAY OF NAME 6415.1 An optometrist licensed under the Act shall include the designation "O.D."; "Optometrist"; or "Doctor of Optometry" following his or her name in any advertisement, or written display of his or her name in the District of Columbia. SOURCE: Final Rulemak…

6416 EYEGLASS PRESCRIPTION EXPIRATION PERIOD 6416.1 An eyeglass prescription shall expire one (1) year after the issue date unless there is a medical reason that warrants a prescription for less than one (1) year. The medical reasons for issuing a prescription for less than one y…

6417 CONTACT LENS PRESCRIPTIONS 6417.1 A contact lens prescription shall contain sufficient information for the complete and accurate filling of a prescription, including the following: (a) Name of the patient; (b) Date of the examination; (c) Issue date and expiration date of th…

CONTINUING COMPETENCY 6418.1 An optometrist who has met the requirements for licensure and has satisfied the requirement of completing thirty-eight (38) hours of approved continuing education credit pursuant to 17 DCMR § 6406.4 is deemed competent to practice the profession of op…

6499 DEFINITIONS 6499.1 As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings ascribed: Applicant - a person applying for a license to practice optometry under this chapter. Board - the Board of Optometry, established by § 207 of the Act, D.C. Code § 2-3302.7 (1987 Supp.…

6500 GENERAL PROVISIONS 6500.1 This chapter shall apply to applicants for and holders of a license to practice pharmacy and to pharmacy interns. 6500.2 Chapter 40 (Health Occupations: General Rules) and 41 (Health Occupations: Administrative Procedures) of this title shall supple…

6501 TERM OF LICENSE 6501.1 Subject to §6501.2, a license issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire at 12:00 midnight of the last day of February of each odd-numbered year. 6501.2 If the Director changes the renewal system pursuant to §4006.3 of chapter 40 of this title, a lic…

6502 EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 6502.1 Except as otherwise provided in this chapter an applicant shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board, that the applicant: Has successfully completed an educational program in the practice of pharmacy and holds a Bachelor of Scien…

6503 APPLICANTS EDUCATED IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES 6503.1 The Board may grant a license to practice pharmacy to an applicant who completed an educational program in a foreign country, which program was not recognized by the ACPE, if the applicant: Meets all requirements of this chapte…

6504 LICENSE BY EXAMINATION 6504.1 To qualify for a license by examination, an applicant shall: (a) Meet the education requirements set forth under § 6502.1(a), or if the applicant was educated in a foreign country meet the requirements set forth under § 6503; (b) Meet the traini…

6505 LICENSE BY SCORE TRANSFER 6505.1 To qualify for a license by score transfer, an applicant shall: (a) Meet the education requirements set forth under § 6502.1(a), or if the applicant was educated in a foreign country meet the requirements set forth under § 6503; (b) Meet the …

6506 LICENSE BY RECIPROCITY WITH LICENSURE TRANSFER 6506.1 To qualify for a license by reciprocity with license transfer, an applicant shall: (a) Meet the education requirements set forth under § 6502.1(a), or if the applicant was educated in a foreign country meet the requiremen…

6507 LICENSE BY RECIPROCITY WITH WAIVER OF LICENSURE TRANSFER FORM 6507.1 Only applicants who were previously licensed in the District of Columbia to practice pharmacy may apply for licensure by reciprocity with waiver of licensure transfer. 6507.2 To apply for a license by recip…

6508 SUPERVISED PRACTICE OF PHARMACY 6508.1 Only the following persons may practice pharmacy under supervision: (a) An applicant for a pharmacist license whose initial application for licensure is pending before the Board and who has received a supervised practice letter from the…

6509 REGISTRATION OF PHARMACY INTERNS 6509.1 Except as provided in 6509.2 of this chapter, this section shall apply to pharmacy interns who are performing independent, pre-licensure professional practice in satisfaction of the internship required by § 6502 or § 6503 under the sup…

6510 PRE-LICENSURE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE OF PHARMACY INTERNS 6510.1 This section shall apply to pharmacy interns who are performing independent, pre-licensure professional practice in satisfaction of the internship required by § 6503 under the direct supervision of a pharmacist i…

6511 DUTIES OF A PRECEPTOR 6511.1 This section shall apply only to preceptors who are supervising pharmacy interns in the performance of independent, pre-licensure professional practice in satisfaction of the internship required by § 6503 of this chapter. 6511.2 To qualify to ser…

6512 ADMINISTRATION OF IMMUNIZATIONS AND VACCINATIONS BY PHARMACISTS 6512.1 A pharmacist shall not administer immunizations and vaccinations unless certified by the Board of Pharmacy in accordance with this section to do so. 6512.2 An applicant for certification to administer imm…

6513 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 6513.1 Except as provided in § 6513.2, this section shall apply to applicants for the renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement of a pharmacist license. 6513.2 This section shall not apply to applicants for an initial license by examination or…

6514 APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS 6514.1 The Board may, in its discretion, approve continuing education programs that contribute to the growth of an applicant in professional competence in the practice of pharmacy and which meet the other requirements of this section. 6…

6515 CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS 6515.1 A contact hour shall consist of at least fifty (50) minutes of instruction in an approved continuing education program and shall equal one-tenth (0.1) of a continuing education credit ("CEU"). 6515.2 For approved undergraduate or graduate …

6516 COVID-19 TESTING BY PHARMACISTS 6516.1 A pharmacist licensed in good standing in the District of Columbia shall only perform COVID-19 tests as set forth in this section. 6516.2 For purposes of this section, the terms "COVID-19 test” and “COVID-19 testing” shall refer to COVI…

6517 SELF-ADMINISTERED HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVE PRESCRIPTIONS 6517.1 For the purposes of this section only, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed: “Certified pharmacist” means a pharmacist licensed under this Chapter who is certified pursuant to this section to presc…

6518 [REPEALED] SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 36 DCR 6243, 6253 (September 1, 1989); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 000095 (January 6, 2023). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Business, Occupations, and Professionals 17 DCMR § 6518 AUTHORITY: …

6599 DEFINITIONS 6599.1 As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings ascribed: ACPE - The Accreditation Council for Pharmaceutical Education. Act - The District of Columbia Health Occupation Revision Act of 1985 ("Act"), effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; …

6600 GENERAL PROVISIONS 6600.1 This chapter shall apply to applicants for and holders of a license to practice professional counseling. 6600.2 Chapters 40 (Health Occupations: General Rules) and 41 (Health Occupations: Administrative Procedures) of this title shall supplement thi…

6601 TERM OF LICENSE 6601.1 Subject to § 6601.2, a license issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire at 12:00 midnight of December 31 of each even-numbered year. 6601.2 If the Director changes the renewal system pursuant to § 4006.3 of chapter 40 of this title, a license issue…

6602 EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 6602.1 Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, an applicant for licensure shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board, in accordance with § 710 of the Act, D.C. Official Code § 3-1207.10, of the following: (a) That the applicant has received …

6603 SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 6603.1 An applicant for a license shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board pursuant to § 6603.3 that the applicant obtained counseling experience that meets the following requirements: (a) The applicant shall have acquired the experien…

6604 APPLICANTS EDUCATED IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES 6604.1 The Board may grant a license to practice professional counseling to an applicant who completed an educational program in a college or university in a foreign country which is not accredited in accordance with § 6602 if the app…

6605 NATIONAL EXAMINATION 6605.1 To qualify for a license by examination, an applicant shall receive a score on the National Counselor Examination designated by the National Board for Certified Counselors as a passing score for that administration of the National Counselor Examin…

6606 PRACTICE OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING BY STUDENTS AND GRADUATES 6606.1 A student or graduate may practice professional counseling in accordance with this section only under the general or immediate supervision of a professional counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist, or indepen…

6608 WAIVER OF EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS 6608.1 The Board shall waive the examination requirements of this chapter for an applicant who: (a) Meets the educational requirements of § 6602 of this chapter; (b) Proves to the satisfaction of the Board that the applicant has practiced a…

6609 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT 6609.1 Licensed professional counselors shall not discriminate against clients because of age, color, culture, disability, ethnic group, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or socioeconomic status. 6609.2 Licensed professional cou…

6610 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 6610.1 This section shall apply to applicants for the renewal, reactivation, or reinstatement of a license expiring December 31, 2008, and for subsequent terms. 6610.2 This section shall not apply to applicants for an initial license by exam…

6611 APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES 6611.1 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 professional counseling field and which meet th…