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DC Code § 3-1206.53 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter VI-D - Trauma Technologists; Scope of Practice; License Renewal; Transition|§ 3-1206.53. Transition

For a period of 12 months following January 25, 2014, all references in this chapter to “trauma technologists” shall be deemed to refer to persons meeting the requirements for licensure in the District, regardless of whether they are licensed in fact.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 653; as added Jan. 25, 2014, D.C. Law 20-64, § 2(g), 60 DCR 16533.)  Effect of Amendments The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-64 added this section. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of the Trauma Technologists Licensure Emergency Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-523, Dec. 18, 2014, 61 DCR 13110, 20 STAT 4437). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of the Trauma Technologists Licensure Temporary Amendment Act of 2014 (D.C. Law 20-180, March 7, 2015, 62 DCR 1324).
DC Code § 3-1206.61 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter VI-E - Maternity Centers Certification; Operations Administration|§ 3-1206.61. Definitions

 For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) "Applicant" means an organization petitioning the Director of the Department of Health to become a certified maternity center. (2) "Maternity center" means a facility or other place, other than a hospital or the mother's home, that provides antepartal, intrapartal, and postpartal care for both mother and newborn infant during and after a normal, uncomplicated pregnancy.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 661; as added June 17, 2020, D.C. Law 23-97, § 2(e), 67 DCR 3912.)  Applicability Section 7078 of D.C. Law 23-149 repealed section 6 of D.C. Law 23-97 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore, the creation of this section by Law 23-97 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 23-97: § 6 of D.C. Law 23-97 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(e) of D.C. Law 23-97 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Editor's Notes Section 5 of D.C. Law 23-97 provided that the Mayor, pursuant to Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of D.C. Law 23-97.
DC Code § 3-1206.62 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter VI-E - Maternity Centers Certification; Operations Administration|§ 3-1206.62. Certification of maternity centers

(a) Upon receipt of satisfactory proof from the applicant, the Mayor shall certify that the following services will be provided at a maternity center by or under the supervision of a certified nurse-midwife or a certified professional midwife that has a licensed physician is available at all times: (1) Diagnostic services for screening at-risk maternity patient-clients and newborn infants; (2) Referral for care of at-risk maternity patient-clients and newborn infants; and (3) Midwifery services for the care of at-risk maternity patient-clients and newborn infants. (b)(1) An individual or entity shall be appointed by the maternity center to develop and maintain a written organizational plan and be responsible for the appointment of a certified nurse-midwife or a CPM as director of the maternity center and a qualified physician as Director of Medical Affairs. (2) A maternity center shall not be required to employ a director of medical affairs if the maternity center is able to produce demonstrative evidence that the maternity center has access to appropriate consultation and transfer of care with an obstetrician within an appropriate distance from the birthing center. (c) If midwifery services are provided by a maternity center, a certified nurse midwife, CPM, or the director of a maternity center shall be appointed director of midwifery services.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 662; as added June 17, 2020, D.C. Law 23-97, § 2(e), 67 DCR 3912.)  Applicability Section 7078 of D.C. Law 23-149 repealed section 6 of D.C. Law 23-97 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore, the creation of this section by Law 23-97 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 23-97: § 6 of D.C. Law 23-97 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(e) of D.C. Law 23-97 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Editor's Notes Section 5 of D.C. Law 23-97 provided that the Mayor, pursuant to Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of D.C. Law 23-97.
DC Code § 3-1206.64 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter VI-E - Maternity Centers Certification; Operations Administration|§ 3-1206.64. Administration of medications

(a) The practice guidelines governing drugs and medications shall provide for legal authorization, storage, administration, and record keeping, including requiring that: (1) Medications be ordered by a certified-nurse midwife, CPM, physician, or other member of the staff who is licensed to write such orders; (2) Medication orders be recorded in the patient-client's chart and signed by the ordering person with his or her full signature; and (3) Medications be administered by a physician, nurse midwife, CPM, registered nurse or licensed practical nurse and in accordance with the approved practice guidelines by the Board of Medicine.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 664; as added June 17, 2020, D.C. Law 23-97, § 2(e), 67 DCR 3912.)  Applicability Section 7078 of D.C. Law 23-149 repealed section 6 of D.C. Law 23-97 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore, the creation of this section by Law 23-97 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 23-97: § 6 of D.C. Law 23-97 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(e) of D.C. Law 23-97 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Editor's Notes Section 5 of D.C. Law 23-97 provided that the Mayor, pursuant to Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of D.C. Law 23-97.
DC Code § 3-1206.71 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter VI-F - Medicaid Reimbursement for Certified Professional Midwives and Doulas|§ 3-1206.71. Reimbursement for certified professional midwives

(a) A health benefit plan or health insurance provided through Medicaid shall provide coverage for services rendered by a certified professional midwife for services within the scope of the practice of certified professional midwifery, regardless of the location where such services are provided. (b) Coverage for services provided by a certified professional midwife shall not be subject to any greater copayment, deductible, or coinsurance than is applicable to any other similar benefits provided by the health benefit plan or health insurance coverage provided through Medicaid. (c) A health benefit plan may require that maternity services be provided by a certified professional midwife under contract with the health benefit plan. (d)(1) For the purposes of this section, the term "health benefit plan" means any accident and health insurance policy or certificate, hospital and medical services corporation contract, health maintenance organization subscriber contract, plan provided by a multiple employer welfare arrangement, or plan provided by another benefit arrangement. (2) The term "health benefit plan" does not include: (A) Accident-only coverage, credit, or disability insurance; (B) Coverage of Medicare services or federal employee health plans, pursuant to contracts with the United States government; (C) Medicare supplement or long-term care insurance; (D) Dental only or vision only insurance; (E) Specified-disease insurance; (F) Hospital confinement indemnity coverage; (G) Limited benefit health coverage; (H) Coverage issued as a supplement to liability insurance; (I) Insurance arising out of a workers' compensation or similar law; (J) Automobile medical payment insurance; (K) Medical expense and loss of income benefits; or (L) Insurance under which benefits are payable with or without regard to fault and that is statutorily required to be contained in any liability insurance policy or equivalent self-insurance.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 671; as added June 17, 2020, D.C. Law 23-97, § 2(e), 67 DCR 3912.)  Applicability Section 7078 of D.C. Law 23-149 repealed section 6 of D.C. Law 23-97 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore, the creation of this section by Law 23-97 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 23-97: § 6 of D.C. Law 23-97 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(e) of D.C. Law 23-97 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Editor's Notes Section 5 of D.C. Law 23-97 provided that the Mayor, pursuant to Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of D.C. Law 23-97.
DC Code § 3-1206.72 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter VI-F - Medicaid Reimbursement for Certified Professional Midwives and Doulas|§ 3-1206.72. Reimbursement for doula services

(a) By October 1, 2022, health insurance coverage through Medicaid or the DC HealthCare Alliance and the Immigrant Children's Program shall cover and reimburse eligible services provided by doulas; except, that no Medicaid payment shall be made until such time that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approves the Medicaid state plan amendment described in subsection (b) of this section. (b)(1) By September 30, 2022, the Department of Health Care Finance ("DHCF") shall submit for approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services an amendment to the Medicaid state plan to authorize the Medicaid payments described in this section. (2) While preparing the Medicaid state plan amendment application, DHCF shall: (A) In consultation with organizations providing doula services and other relevant entities, establish processes for billing and reimbursement of doula services, including: (i) Setting competitive reimbursement rates; (ii) Setting a reasonable number of doula visits to be reimbursed during the course of the pregnancy and postpartum period; (iii) Developing program support and training for doula service providers to facilitate billing; and (iv) Assessing the viability of incentive payments to doulas whose clients attend postpartum appointments with a medical provider. (B) In consultation with the Department of Health and other relevant entities, issue rules to determine eligibility for reimbursement by Medicaid, the DC HealthCare Alliance, and the Immigrant Children's Program.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 672; as added Aug. 23, 2021, D.C. Act 24-159, § 5042(e), 68 DCR 008602.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 5042(e) of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-159, Aug. 23, 2021, 68 DCR 008602).
DC Code § 3-1207.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter VII - Qualifications for Licensure to Practice Dietetics and Nutrition; Waiver of Examination|§ 3-1207.01. Qualifications for licensure

(a) In addition to the general qualifications for licensure set forth in subchapter V of this chapter, and any requirements which the Mayor may establish by rule, a dietitian shall: (1) Hold a baccalaureate or higher degree with a major in human nutrition, foods and nutrition, dietetics, food systems management, or an equivalent major course of study, approved by the Board, from a school, college, or university that was approved by the appropriate accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation or the United States Department of Education at the time the degree was conferred; and (2) Successfully complete the certification examination of the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association. (b) Licensure to practice dietetics pursuant to this chapter shall also entitle the licensee to use the title of nutritionist. (c) In addition to the general qualifications for licensure set forth in subchapter V of this chapter, and any requirements which the Mayor may establish by rule, a nutritionist shall: (1) Hold a baccalaureate or higher degree with a major in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics, food systems management, or an equivalent major course of study, approved by the Board, from a school, college, or university that was approved by the appropriate accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation or the United States Department of Education at the time the degree was conferred, or shall have completed other training, approved by the Board, which is substantially equivalent to the curricula of accredited institutions; and (2) Successfully complete the examination developed and required by the Mayor and administered by the Board. (d) The Mayor, by rule, shall establish requirements for the completion of a planned, continuous, preprofessional program of supervised experience as a condition for licensure as a dietitian or nutritionist. (e) The Mayor shall, within 12 months of March 25, 1986, develop, and update as necessary, an examination to assess an applicant’s knowledge and understanding of the principles of nutrition and ability to apply the principles effectively and for the benefit of patients or clients in the practice of nutrition.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 701, 33 DCR 729; Feb. 24, 1987, D.C. Law 6-192, § 8, 33 DCR 7836.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-3307.1. Section References This section is referenced in § 3-1207.02.
DC Code § 3-1207.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter VII - Qualifications for Licensure to Practice Dietetics and Nutrition; Waiver of Examination|§ 3-1207.02. Waiver of examination

The board shall waive the examination requirement of § 3-1207.01(a)(2) and (c)(2) for any applicant for licensure as a dietitian or nutritionist who presents evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant meets the qualifications required by § 3-1207.01(a)(1) or § 3-1207.01(c)(1) and has been employed in the practice of dietetics or nutrition on a full-time or substantially full-time basis for at least 3 of the last 5 years immediately preceding March 25, 1986, provided that application for the waiver is made within 24 months of March 25, 1986.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 702, 33 DCR 729; Mar. 11, 1988, D.C. Law 7-87, § 2(a), 35 DCR 162.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-3307.2. Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(a) of District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985 Temporary Amendment Act of 1987 (D.C. Law 7-20, July 25, 1987, law notification 34 DCR 5351). Editor's Notes Near the middle of the section, “(c)(1)” was substituted for “(b)(1)”, to correct an error in D.C. Law 6-99.
DC Code § 3-1207.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter VII-A - Qualifications for Licensure to Practice Professional Counseling; Transition of Professional Counselors; Waiver of Licensure Requirements|§ 3-1207.10. Qualifications for licensure

(a) The Board of Professional Counseling shall license as a professional counselor a person who, in addition to meeting the requirements of subchapter V of this chapter, has satisfactorily completed the examination process, has completed 60 hours of postgraduate education in counseling or a related subject from an accredited college or university, and has completed 2 years of supervised counseling experience. (b) The Board of Professional Counseling shall license as a graduate professional counselor a person who, in addition to meeting the requirements of subchapter V of this chapter [§3-1205.01 et seq.], has satisfactorily completed the examination process and has completed 48 hours of graduate education leading to a Master’s degree in counseling or a related subject from an accredited college or university. (c) The Board of Professional Counseling shall license, by endorsement, a professional counselor who, in addition to meeting the requirements of subchapter V of this chapter [§3-1205.01 et seq.],, is currently licensed in another state and meets the American Association of State Counseling Boards Tier II requirements, which consist of: (1) Completion of at least 60 hours of postgraduate education leading to a Master’s degree in counseling or a related field obtained from an institution of higher education that is regionally accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; (2) Supervision by another person, which shall consist of at least 2 years of post-Master’s counseling experience with a minimum of 4,000 hours; (3) Having 2,500 hours of direct client contact within the 4,000 hours; (4) A minimum of 100 hours of clinical supervision, post-Master’s, of which 50 hours may be in group supervision; and (5) Five years of post-licensure experience in clinical counseling at the independent level.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 710; as added July 22, 1992, D.C. Law 9-126, § 2(g), 39 DCR 3824; July 7, 2009, D.C. Law 18-13, § 2(d), 56 DCR 3608.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-3307.10. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 18-13 designated subsec. (a); and added subsecs. (b) and (c).
DC Code § 3-1207.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter VII-A - Qualifications for Licensure to Practice Professional Counseling; Transition of Professional Counselors; Waiver of Licensure Requirements|§ 3-1207.11. Transition of professional counselors

For a period of 2 years following July 22, 1992, all reference to a professional counselor shall be deemed to refer to a person meeting the requirements for licensure in the District, regardless of whether that person is licensed.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 711; as added July 22, 1992, D.C. Law 9-126, § 2(g), 39 DCR 3824.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-3307.11.
DC Code § 3-1207.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter VII-A - Qualifications for Licensure to Practice Professional Counseling; Transition of Professional Counselors; Waiver of Licensure Requirements|§ 3-1207.12. Waiver of licensure requirements

(a) The Board of Professional Counseling shall waive the 60 hours of postgraduate education and examination requirements for any applicant for licensure as a professional counselor who can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Board, that he or she holds a bachelor’s degree in counseling or a related subject from an accredited college or university and has been performing the functions of a professional counselor, as defined by this subchapter, on a full-time or substantially full-time basis continually for at least 24 months immediately preceding July 22, 1992, and is qualified to do so on the basis of pertinent education, training, experience, and demonstrated current competence, provided that the application for licensure is made within 24 months of July 22, 1992. (b) The Board of Professional Counseling shall waive the examination requirement for any applicant who meets the educational requirements for licensure as a professional counselor if the person has practiced as a professional counselor or as a professional counselor administrator within a 3-year period immediately preceding July 22, 1992, and is qualified to do so on the basis of pertinent experience and demonstrated current competence, provided that the application for licensure is made within 12 months of July 22, 1992. (c) Applicants licensed under the waiver provisions of this section shall be eligible for license renewal on the same terms as all other licensed professional counselors.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 712; as added July 22, 1992, D.C. Law 9-126, § 2(g), 39 DCR 3824.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-3307.12.
DC Code § 3-1207.21 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter VII-B - Waiver of Licensure Requirements for Respiratory Care Practitioners|§ 3-1207.21. Waiver of licensure requirements — Demonstration of performance

The Board of Respiratory Care shall waive the educational and examination requirements for any applicant for licensure as a respiratory therapist who can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Board, that he or she has been performing the functions of a respiratory therapist, as defined in this chapter, on a full-time or substantially full-time basis continually at least 12 months immediately preceding March 14, 1995, and is qualified to do so on the basis of pertinent education, training, experience and demonstrated current competence, provided that the application for the license is made within 12 months of October 17, 2002.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 720; as added Mar. 14, 1995, D.C. Law 10-203, § 2(h), 41 DCR 7707; Apr. 18, 1996, D.C. Law 11-110, § 7(c), 43 DCR 530; Oct. 17, 2002, D.C. Law 14-197, § 2(a), 49 DCR 7642.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-3307.21. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 14-197 substituted “12 months of October 17, 2002” for “24 months of March 14, 1995”. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(a) of Education and Examination Exemption for Respiratory Care Practitioners Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-280, February 25, 2002, 49 DCR 2293). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(a) of Education and Examination Exemption for Respiratory Care Practitioners Temporary Amendment Act of 2002(D.C. Law 14-142, May 21, 2002, law notification 49 DCR 5059).