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DC Code § 3-1209.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter IX - Related Occupations; Registration Requirements; Prohibited Actions|§ 3-1209.05. Dental assistant

(a) For the purposes of this section, the term: (1) “Dental assistant” means a person who is registered by the Board of Dentistry and is authorized to assist a licensed dentist in the performance of duties related to oral care under the direct supervision of a dentist. (2) “Direct supervision” means the dentist is in the dental office or treatment facility, personally diagnoses the condition to be treated, personally authorizes the procedures, remains in the dental office or treatment facility while the procedures are being performed by the dental assistant, and personally evaluates the performance of the dental assistant before dismissal of the patient. (b) A person who is engaged as a dental assistant in the District of Columbia shall be registered with the Board, renew the registration as required by rule, and pay the required registration fee established by the Board. (c) A dental assistant shall wear a name tag bearing the title “dental assistant” while acting in a professional capacity and display his or her current registration in a conspicuous place in the dental office in which he or she is employed. (d) A person shall not engage in the practice, or use the title, of dental assistant unless he or she is registered to practice as a dental assistant under this chapter and practices under the direct supervision of a dentist licensed under this chapter. Unless authorized by the Board to perform duties related to oral care in the District, an individual shall not be permitted to perform any clinical duties or engage in any physical patient contact. (e) For a period of one year following July 7, 2009, unless further time is granted by the Board through rulemaking, persons who have received appropriate training for the tasks assigned may practice as a dental assistant. (f) A dentist may delegate duties to a dental assistant that are appropriate to the training and experience of the dental assistant and within the scope of practice of the supervising dentist; provided, that the dentist shall not delegate to a dental assistant any task or function identified, through rulemaking, as a task or function that shall not be delegated. (g) The Mayor shall issue rules necessary to implement the provisions of this section, including the standards of education and experience required to qualify as a registered dental assistant and the duties that may be performed by a dental assistant.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 905; as added July 7, 2009, D.C. Law 18-15, § 2(e), 56 DCR 3616.)
DC Code § 3-1209.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter IX - Related Occupations; Registration Requirements; Prohibited Actions|§ 3-1209.06. Psychology associate

(a) A person who is engaged as a psychology associate in the District shall register with the Mayor, renew the registration as required by rule, and pay the required registration fee established by the Mayor. (b) A person registered to practice as a psychology associate may provide psychological services and activities while under the direct supervision of a psychiatrist, or a licensed psychologist with a doctoral degree in psychology. (c) A psychology associate shall have graduated from an accredited college or university with at least a Master’s degree based on a program of studies primarily focusing on psychology, or a program judged by the Board to be substantially equivalent in subject matter and extent of training to a master’s or doctoral degree in psychology. (d) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], shall issue rules further setting forth the education and experience needed to qualify as a psychology associate.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 906; as added July 7, 2009, D.C. Law 18-14, § 2(e), 56 DCR 3613.)
DC Code § 3-1209.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter IX - Related Occupations; Registration Requirements; Prohibited Actions|§ 3-1209.07. Nursing assistive personnel

(a) Persons who are engaged as nursing assistive personnel in the District shall register with the Mayor, renew the registration as required by rule, and pay the required registration fee established by the Mayor. (b) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], shall issue rules setting forth the standards of education and experience required to qualify as nursing assistive personnel.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 907; as added July 7, 2009, D.C. Law 18-18, § 2(f), 56 DCR 3624.)
DC Code § 3-1209.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter IX - Related Occupations; Registration Requirements; Prohibited Actions|§ 3-1209.08. Personal fitness trainer

(a) For the purposes of this section, the term “personal fitness trainer” means a person who develops and implements an individualized approach to exercise, including personal training and instruction in physical fitness and conditioning for an individual and a person who performs similar physical fitness training regardless of the designation used. (b) A person who practices or offers to practice as a personal fitness trainer in the District shall register with the Mayor on forms prescribed by the Mayor, renew the registration at intervals the Mayor may require by rule, and pay the registration fee established by the Mayor. (c) Nothing in subsection (a) of this section shall be construed as preventing or restricting: (1) The lawful practice of a licensed health care professional under the scope of his or her license; (2) Self-training by an individual or the gratuitous personal fitness training services provided by a friend or family member who does not represent himself or herself as a personal fitness trainer; (3) The lawful practice of an athletic trainer licensed by the Mayor provided, that the person does not represent himself or herself as a personal fitness trainer or provide personal fitness training services; or (4) Coaches and physical education instructors, health or recreation directors, health club or spa instructors, and water safety instructors who are supervising athletic activities, exercise, aerobics, weightlifting, water safety, and other recreational physical activities; provided, that the person does not represent himself or herself as an athletic trainer or provide personal fitness trainer services; (5) The activities of a personal fitness training student acting under the direction of a personal fitness trainer registered with the Mayor provided, that the student is designated by a title that clearly indicates his or her affiliation and status as a personal fitness training student. (d) A person registered with the Mayor pursuant to this chapter as a personal fitness trainer may use the letters “PFT” or “RPFT” in connection with his or her name to denote registration under this chapter, and an unregistered person is prohibited from using such letters in connection with his or her name and business activity, or the words “personal trainer,” “trainer,” “registered personal trainer,” and “certified personal trainer,” or “licensed personal trainer.” (e) A registered personal trainer may not use the letters “RPT,” or “PT” in connection with his or her name to denote registration under this chapter. (f) A person holding a valid physical therapy license under this chapter is exempt from the provisions of this section.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 908; as added Mar. 26, 2014, D.C. Law 20-96, § 102(r), 61 DCR 1184.)  Effect of Amendments The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-96 added this section.
DC Code § 3-1209.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter IX - Related Occupations; Registration Requirements; Prohibited Actions|§ 3-1209.12. Phlebotomist

(a) For the purposes of this section, the term “phlebotomist” means an unlicensed person trained in the proper procedure for withdrawing blood by venipuncture or skin puncture for clinical laboratory test purposes. (b) A person who is engaged as a phlebotomist in the District of Columbia shall register with the Mayor, renew the registration as required by rule, and pay the required registration fee established by the Mayor. (c) Any person registered to practice as a phlebotomist shall work under the general supervision of a licensed physician, advanced practice nurse, or other licensed health professional as the Mayor determines by rule.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 912; as added May 2, 2015, D.C. Law 20-272, § 2(g), 62 DCR 1911.)
DC Code § 3-1210.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter X - Prohibited Acts; Penalties; Injunctions|§ 3-1210.01. Practicing without license, registration, or certification

No person shall practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice a health occupation licensed, registered, certified, or regulated under this chapter in the District unless currently licensed, registered, or certified, or exempted from licensure, registration, or certification, under this chapter.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 1001, 33 DCR 729; July 18, 2009, D.C. Law 18-26, § 2(g), 56 DCR 4043.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-3310.1. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 18-26 rewrote the section, which had read as follows: “No person shall practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice a health occupation licensed or regulated under this chapter in the District unless currently licensed, or exempted from licensing, under this chapter.” Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(g) of Health Occupations Revision General Amendment Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-146, July 28, 2009, 56 DCR 6308).
DC Code § 3-1210.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter X - Prohibited Acts; Penalties; Injunctions|§ 3-1210.02. Misrepresentation

Unless authorized to practice a health occupation under this chapter, a person shall not represent to the public by title, description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise that the person is authorized to practice the health occupation in the District.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 1002, 33 DCR 729.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-3310.2.
DC Code § 3-1210.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter X - Prohibited Acts; Penalties; Injunctions|§ 3-1210.04. Filing false document or evidence; false statements

(a) No person shall file or attempt to file with any board or the Mayor any statement, diploma, certificate, credential, or other evidence if the person knows, or should know, that it is false or misleading. (b) No person shall knowingly make a false statement that is in fact material under oath or affirmation administered by any board or hearing officer.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 1004, 33 DCR 729.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-3310.4.
DC Code § 3-1210.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter X - Prohibited Acts; Penalties; Injunctions|§ 3-1210.05. Fraudulent sale, obtaining, or furnishing of documents

No person shall sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any diploma, license, certificate or registration, record, or other document required by this chapter, by any board, or by the Mayor.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 1005, 33 DCR 729.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-3310.5.
DC Code § 3-1210.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter X - Prohibited Acts; Penalties; Injunctions|§ 3-1210.06. Restrictions relating to pharmacies

(a) Nothing in this chapter regulating the practice of pharmacy shall be construed as altering or affecting in any way District or federal laws requiring a written prescription for controlled substances or other dangerous drugs. (b)(1) No pharmacist shall supervise more than 1 pharmacy intern at a time without prior approval of the Board of Pharmacy. (2) No one other than a licensed pharmacist shall receive an oral prescription for Schedule II controlled substances. (3) It shall be unlawful for a pharmacy intern to compound or dispense any drug by prescription in the District except while in the presence of and under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist. (4) Any person engaging in the practice of pharmacy as a pharmacy intern shall register with the Mayor and shall comply with the applicable provisions of this chapter and subpart C of subchapter IV of Chapter 28 of Title 47. (c) Consistent with maintaining patient safety, no pharmacist shall supervise more pharmacy technicians and trainees than he or she can safely supervise. The pharmacist shall be fully responsible for the practice of each technician and trainee during the period of supervision and may be subject to disciplinary action for any violation of this chapter by a technician or trainee he or she supervises.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 1006, 33 DCR 729; May 1, 2013, D.C. Law 19-303, § 2(f), 60 DCR 2711.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-3310.6. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-303 added (c).
DC Code § 3-1210.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter X - Prohibited Acts; Penalties; Injunctions|§ 3-1210.07. Criminal penalties

(a) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be subject to imprisonment not to exceed 1 year, or a fine not to exceed $10,000, or both. (b) Any person who has been previously convicted under this chapter shall, upon conviction, be subject to imprisonment not to exceed 1 year, or a fine not to exceed $25,000, or both.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 1007, 33 DCR 729; Mar. 23, 1995, D.C. Law 10-247, § 2(z), 42 DCR 457.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-3310.7.
DC Code § 3-1210.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter X - Prohibited Acts; Penalties; Injunctions|§ 3-1210.08. Prosecutions

(a) Prosecutions for violations of this chapter shall be brought in the name of the District of Columbia by the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia. (b) In any prosecution brought under this chapter, any person claiming an exemption from licensure, registration, or certification under this chapter shall have the burden of providing entitlement to the exemption.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 1008, 33 DCR 729; Mar. 23, 1995, D.C. Law 10-247, § 2(aa), 42 DCR 457; July 18, 2009, D.C. Law 18-26, § 2(i), 56 DCR 4043.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-3310.8. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 18-26, in subsec. (a), substituted “Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia” for “Corporation Counsel”; and, in subsec. (b), substituted “from licensure, registration, or certification” for “from licensing”. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(i) of Health Occupations Revision General Amendment Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-146, July 28, 2009, 56 DCR 6308).
DC Code § 3-1210.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter X - Prohibited Acts; Penalties; Injunctions|§ 3-1210.09. Alternative sanctions

Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any infraction of the provisions of this chapter, or any rules or regulations issued under the authority of this chapter, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 1009, 33 DCR 729.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-3310.9.
DC Code § 3-1210.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter X - Prohibited Acts; Penalties; Injunctions|§ 3-1210.10. Injunctions

(a) The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia may bring an action in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in the name of the District of Columbia to enjoin the unlawful practice of any health occupation or any other action which is grounds for the imposition of a criminal penalty or disciplinary action under this chapter. (b) The Attorney General may bring an action in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in the name of the District of Columbia to enjoin the unlawful sale of drugs or the unlawful trade practice or unlawful operation of a pharmacy, nursing home, community residential facility, or any other establishment purporting to provide health services. (c) Remedies under this section are in addition to criminal prosecution or any disciplinary action by a board. (d) In any proceeding under this section, it shall not be necessary to prove that any person is individually injured by the action or actions alleged.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 1010, 33 DCR 729; July 18, 2009, D.C. Law 18-26, § 2(j), 56 DCR 4043; Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-205, § 3(l), 68 DCR 000769.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-3310.10. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 18-26, in subsec. (a), substituted “The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia may bring an action” for “The Corporation Counsel may bring an action”. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(j) of Health Occupations Revision General Amendment Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-146, July 28, 2009, 56 DCR 6308).
DC Code § 3-1210.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter X - Prohibited Acts; Penalties; Injunctions|§ 3-1210.11. Patient or client records

(a) Upon written request from a patient or client, or person authorized to have access to the patient’s record under a health care power of attorney for the patient or client, the health care provider having custody and control of the patient’s or client’s record shall furnish, within a reasonable period of time, a complete and current copy of that record. If the patient or client is deceased, the request may be made by: (1) A person authorized immediately prior to the decedent’s death to have access to the patient’s or client’s record under a health care power of attorney for the patient; (2) The executor for the decedent’s estate; (3) The temporary executor for the decedent’s estate; (4) The administrator for the decedent’s estate; (5) The temporary administrator for the decedent’s estate; or (6) Any survivor of the decedent. (b)(1) A health care provider may require the patient or client, or person authorized to have access to the patient’s or client’s record, to pay a reasonable fee for copying, as determined by the board through rulemaking. (2) For the purposes of this subsection, the term “record” includes a copy of a bill that has been requested by an individual but excludes x-rays. (c) Medical or client records shall be maintained for a minimum period of 3 years from the date of last contact for an adult and a minimum period of 3 years after a minor reaches the age of majority.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 1011; as added July 18, 2009, D.C. Law 18-26, § 2(k), 56 DCR 4043.)  Cross References Durable power of attorney for health care, see § 21-2205. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2(k) of Health Occupations Revision General Amendment Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-146, July 28, 2009, 56 DCR 6308).
DC Code § 3-1212.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter XII - Transitional Provisions|§ 3-1212.01. Transfer of personnel, records, property, and funds

(a) The personnel, records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations and other funds which relate primarily to the functions of the Board of Dental Examiners are transferred to the Board of Dentistry established by this chapter. (b) The personnel, records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations and other funds which relate primarily to the functions of the Commission on Licensure to Practice the Healing Arts are transferred to the Board of Medicine established by this chapter. (c) The personnel, records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations and other funds which relate primarily to the functions of the Nurses’ Examining Board are transferred to the Board of Nursing established by this chapter. (d) The personnel, records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations and other funds which relate primarily to the functions of the Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators are transferred to the Board of Nursing Home Administration established by this chapter. (e) The personnel, records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations and other funds which relate primarily to the functions of the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice are transferred to the Board of Occupational Therapy established by this chapter. (f) The personnel, records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations and other funds which relate primarily to the functions of the Board of Optometry are transferred to the Board of Optometry established by this chapter. (g) The personnel, records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations and other funds which relate primarily to the functions of the Physical Therapists Examining Board are transferred to the Board of Physical Therapy established by this chapter. (h) The personnel, records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations and other funds which relate primarily to the functions of the Board of Pharmacy are transferred to the Board of Pharmacy established by this chapter. (i) The personnel, records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations and other funds which relate primarily to the functions of the Board of Podiatry Examiners are transferred to the Board of Podiatry established by this chapter. (j) The personnel, records, property, and unexpended balances of appropriations and other funds which relate primarily to the functions of the Board of Psychologist Examiners are transferred to the Board of Psychology established by this chapter.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 1201, 33 DCR 729.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-3311.1.
DC Code § 3-1212.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter XII - Transitional Provisions|§ 3-1212.02. Members of boards abolished

Members of boards or commissions abolished by section 1104 shall serve as members of the successor boards to which their functions are transferred until the expiration of their terms or the appointment of their successors, whichever occurs first.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 1202, 33 DCR 729; Apr. 30, 1988, D.C. Law 7-104, § 26(a), 35 DCR 147.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-3311.2. References in Text “Section 1104”, referred to near the beginning of the section, is § 1104 of D.C. Law 6-99, which repealed Chapters 12, 17, 18, and 22 of Title 2 Chapters 21, 23, 24, and 26 of Title 3, 2001 Ed. and §§ 2-1301 to 2-1343 [§§ 3-2901 to 3-2943, 2001 Ed.].