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DC Code § 3-1208.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter VIII - Categories and Qualification of Social Workers|§ 3-1208.06. Waiver of requirements

(a) The Board of Social Work shall waive the educational and examination requirements for any applicant for licensure as a social worker who can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Board, that he or she has been performing the functions of a social worker, as defined in this chapter, on a full-time or substantially full-time basis continually at least 12 months immediately preceding March 25, 1986, and is qualified to do so on the basis of pertinent education, training, experience, and demonstrated current competence, provided that application for the license is made within 24 months of March 25, 1986. (b) The Board of Social Work shall waive the examination requirement for any applicant who meets the educational requirements for licensure as a social worker, has practiced as a social worker or as a social work administrator, whether full time or not, within a 3-year period immediately preceding March 25, 1986, and is qualified to do so on the basis of pertinent experience, and demonstrated current competence, provided that application for the license is made within 24 months of March 25, 1986. (c) Applicants licensed under the waiver provisions of this section shall be eligible for license renewal on the same terms as all other licensed social workers.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 806, 33 DCR 729; July 25, 1987, D.C. Law 7-20, § 2(b), 34 DCR 3814; Mar. 11, 1988, D.C. Law 7-87, § 2(b), 35 DCR 162.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-3308.6. Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(b) 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 5251). Editor's Notes In subsection (c), “section” was substituted for “subsection,” to correct an error in D.C. Law 6-99.
DC Code § 3-1208.32 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter VIII-A - Qualifications for Licensure to Practice Marriage and Family Therapy; Transition of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists|§ 3-1208.32. Transition of licensed marriage and family therapists

For a period of 2 years following March 10, 2004, all reference to a licensed marriage and family therapist 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, § 831.02, 33 DCR 729; as added Mar. 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-88, § 2(i), 50 DCR 10999.)
DC Code § 3-1208.41 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter VIII-B - Qualifications for Licensure to Practice Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology|§ 3-1208.41. Qualifications for licensure

(a) The Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology shall license as an audiologist a person who, in addition to meeting the requirements of subchapter V of this chapter, has: (1) Graduated with a Master’s degree or a Doctoral degree in audiology from a recognized educational institution that incorporates the academic course work and minimum hours of supervised training required by the regulations adopted by the Board and whose audiology program is regionally accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or an equivalent accrediting body; (2) Passed a qualifying examination given by the Board or from an accrediting body recognized by the Board; and (3) Completed a period of supervised postgraduate professional practice in audiology as specified by rulemaking issued by the Board. (b) The Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology shall license as a speech-language pathologist a person who, in addition to meeting the requirements of subchapter V of this chapter, has: (1) Graduated with a Master’s degree or Doctoral degree in speech-language pathology from a recognized educational institution that incorporates the academic course work and minimum hours of supervised training required by the regulations adopted by the Board and whose speech-language pathology program is regionally accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or an equivalent accrediting body; (2) Passed a qualifying examination given by the Board or from an accrediting body recognized by the Board; and (3) Completed a period of supervised postgraduate professional practice in speech-language pathology as specified by rulemaking issued by the Board. (c) An audiology or speech-language pathology license shall be renewable every 2 years by the Board.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 841; as added Mar. 6, 2007, D.C. Law 16-219, § 2(g), 53 DCR 10211.)  Editor's Notes D.C. Law 17-353 validated a previously made technical correction in the heading of this subchapter.
DC Code § 3-1208.51 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter VIII-C - Categories and Qualifications of Addiction Counselors|§ 3-1208.51. Certified addiction counselor I

(a) The Board of Professional Counseling shall certify as an addiction counselor I a person who, in addition to meeting the requirements of subchapter V of this chapter [§ 3-1205 et seq.]: (1)(A) Has met the educational requirements of graduating with at least an associate’s degree in health or human services from an accredited institution that incorporates the academic course work and minimum hours of supervised training required by the regulations adopted by the Board and whose program is accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; or (B) Has at least 2 years of documented, supervised experience in the field of addiction counseling; and (2) Passed a national examination approved by the Board. (b) A certified addiction counselor I shall practice addiction counseling under the supervision of an authorized health-care professional.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 851; as added July 7, 2009, D.C. Law 18-13, § 2(e), 56 DCR 3608.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 3-1208.54.
DC Code § 3-1208.52 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter VIII-C - Categories and Qualifications of Addiction Counselors|§ 3-1208.52. Certified addiction counselor II

(a) The Board of Professional Counseling shall certify as an addiction counselor II a person who, in addition to meeting the requirements of subchapter V of this chapter [§ 3-1205.01 et seq.]: (1)(A) Has met the educational requirements of graduating with at least a bachelor’s degree in health or human services from an accredited institution that incorporates the academic course work and minimum hours of supervised training required by the regulations adopted by the Board and whose program is accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; or (B) Has at least 5 years of documented experience in the field of addiction counseling; and (2) Passed a national examination approved by the Board. (b) A certified addiction counselor II shall practice addiction counseling under the supervision of an authorized health-care professional.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 852; as added July 7, 2009, D.C. Law 18-13, § 2(e), 56 DCR 3608.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 3-1208.54.
DC Code § 3-1208.53 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter VIII-C - Categories and Qualifications of Addiction Counselors|§ 3-1208.53. Advanced practice addiction counselor

The Board of Professional Counseling shall license as an advanced practice addiction counselor a person who, in addition to meeting the requirements of subchapter V of this chapter [§ 3-1205 et seq.]: (1) Has met the educational requirements of graduating with at least a master’s or doctorate degree in health or human services from an accredited institution that incorporates the academic course work and minimum hours of supervised training adopted by the Board and whose program is accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; and (2) Passed a national examination approved by the Board.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 853; as added July 7, 2009, D.C. Law 18-13, § 2(e), 56 DCR 3608.)
DC Code § 3-1208.54 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter VIII-C - Categories and Qualifications of Addiction Counselors|§ 3-1208.54. Waiver of requirements

(a) The Board of Professional Counseling shall waive the educational and examination requirements for any applicant for certification who can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board that he or she has been performing the function of an addiction counselor I, as defined in § 3-1208.51, on a full-time or substantially full-time basis continually for at least 24 months immediately preceding July 7, 2009, and is qualified to do so on the basis of pertinent education, training, experience, and demonstrated current competence; provided, that the application is made within 24 months of July 7, 2009. (b) The Board of Professional Counseling shall waive the educational and examination requirements for any applicant for certification who can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board, that he or she has been performing the function of an addiction counselor II, as defined in § 3-1208.52, on a full-time or substantially full-time basis continually for at least 60 months immediately preceding July 7, 2009, and is qualified to do so on the basis of pertinent education, training, experience, and demonstrated current competence; provided, that the application is made within 24 months of July 7, 2009.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 854; as added July 7, 2009, D.C. Law 18-13, § 2(e), 56 DCR 3608.)
DC Code § 3-1208.61 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter VIII-D - Qualification for Licensure to Practice Veterinary Medicine; Certification for Veterinary Euthanasia Technicians and Veterinary Technicians|§ 3-1208.61. Practice of veterinary medicine; license requirement

(a) A person shall not engage in the practice of veterinary medicine without being licensed by the Board of Veterinary Medicine. (b) A license shall not be required for: (1) An employee or agent of the federal or District government while performing his or her official duties provided, that a person exempt under this paragraph shall not perform surgical operations; (2) Experimentation and scientific research in connection with the study and the development of methods and techniques, directly or indirectly related or applicable to the problems or to the practice of veterinary medicine, when conducted by the federal or District government; (3) A merchant or manufacturer for the sale, at his or her regular place of business, of medicine, feed, appliances, or other products used to prevent or treat animal diseases; (4) A person engaging in scientific research that reasonably requires experimentation with animals as permitted under federal law; (5) A licensed wildlife rehabilitator licensed in any state or the District to provide wildlife rehabilitation provided, that a rehabilitator shall not perform surgery, diagnose, or prescribe medication, and may only perform services on indigenous wild animals.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 861; as added Mar. 26, 2014, D.C. Law 20-96, § 102(q), 61 DCR 1184.)  Effect of Amendments The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-96 added this section. Editor's Notes Section 401(b) of D.C. Law 20-96 provided that rules promulgated pursuant to Chapter 5 of this title shall remain in effect until the Mayor promulgates rules to implement this subchapter.
DC Code § 3-1208.62 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter VIII-D - Qualification for Licensure to Practice Veterinary Medicine; Certification for Veterinary Euthanasia Technicians and Veterinary Technicians|§ 3-1208.62. Qualifications for license to practice veterinary medicine

(a) The Board of Veterinary Medicine shall issue a license to practice veterinary medicine to a person who, in addition to meeting the requirements of subchapter V of this chapter [§ 3-1205.01 et seq.]: (1) Is a graduate of a school of veterinary medicine approved by the Board; (2) Has passed an examination as prescribed by the Board to determine the person’s competence to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine; and (3) Has not been convicted of an offense that is directly related to the practice of veterinary medicine, pursuant to a determination made under § 3-1205.14(f)(2). (b) The Board may waive the examination requirements of this section upon the request of any applicant for licensure, when that applicant has: (1) Submitted a properly completed application and paid the requisite application fees; and (2) Demonstrated that he or she has passed an examination in a state or territory of the United States where the requirements for licensure are deemed by the Board to be substantially equivalent to those in the District; and (3) Demonstrated that he or she has maintained a license in good standing and has practiced continuously in the jurisdiction for the 12 months preceding the date of application. (c) The Board shall, upon receipt of a properly completed application, issue a license to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine in the District to a graduate of a foreign school of veterinary medicine who, in addition to meeting the requirements of subchapter V of this chapter [§ 3-1205.01 et seq.], has: (1) Graduated from a school of veterinary medicine that is accredited by the jurisdiction in which it is located; (2) Submitted proper credentials to the Board as may be determined in rules issued by the Mayor; and (3) Passed a written examination as required by the Board to determine the person’s competency to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine. (d) Any person licensed to practice veterinary medicine pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of this title [§ 3-501 et seq.] shall be considered to be licensed under this chapter.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 862; as added Mar. 26, 2014, D.C. Law 20-96, § 102(q), 61 DCR 1184; Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-205, § 3(k), 68 DCR 000769.)  Effect of Amendments The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-96 added this section.
DC Code § 3-1208.63 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter VIII-D - Qualification for Licensure to Practice Veterinary Medicine; Certification for Veterinary Euthanasia Technicians and Veterinary Technicians|§ 3-1208.63. Certification of veterinary technicians; restrictions

(a) A person shall not engage in activities related to maintaining the health or treatment of an animal unless certified by the Board of Veterinary Medicine as a veterinary technician. (b) A person certified as a veterinary technician may provide only veterinary technician services, as prescribed by the Mayor through rulemaking, and only under the general supervision of a veterinarian licensed in the District. (c) A person certified as a veterinary technician shall not receive compensation for performing veterinary technician services, except that a certified veterinary technician may receive a salary or other compensation paid by an employing veterinarian, veterinary facility, shelter, humane society, animal control facility, or wildlife rehabilitation facility.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 863; as added Mar. 26, 2014, D.C. Law 20-96, § 102(q), 61 DCR 1184.)  Effect of Amendments The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-96 added this section.
DC Code § 3-1208.64 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter VIII-D - Qualification for Licensure to Practice Veterinary Medicine; Certification for Veterinary Euthanasia Technicians and Veterinary Technicians|§ 3-1208.64. Certification of veterinary euthanasia technicians; restrictions

(a) No person may euthanize an animal without first obtaining certification by the Board of Veterinary Medicine as a veterinary euthanasia technician. (b) A person certified as a veterinary euthanasia technician shall not provide veterinary euthanasia services except while under the general supervision of a veterinarian licensed in the District. (c) A certified veterinary euthanasia technician shall only provide services related to the humane euthanasia of an animal as prescribed by the Mayor through rulemaking. (d) A person certified as a veterinary euthanasia technician shall not receive compensation for performing veterinary euthanasia technician services, except that a certified veterinary euthanasia technician may receive a salary or other compensation paid by an employing veterinarian, veterinary facility, humane society, animal shelter, animal control facility, or wildlife rehabilitation facility.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 864; as added Mar. 26, 2014, D.C. Law 20-96, § 102(q), 61 DCR 1184.)  Effect of Amendments The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-96 added this section.
DC Code § 3-1208.65 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter VIII-D - Qualification for Licensure to Practice Veterinary Medicine; Certification for Veterinary Euthanasia Technicians and Veterinary Technicians|§ 3-1208.65. Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term “general supervision” means that the services of the technician are provided under the direction of a licensed veterinarian, and the veterinarian is accessible and available to the technician via a telephone communication device or on the premises.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 865; as added Mar. 26, 2014, D.C. Law 20-96, § 102(q), 61 DCR 1184.)  Effect of Amendments The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-96 added this section.
DC Code § 3-1208.72 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions|Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards|Subchapter VIII-E - Qualifications for Licensure to Practice as a Professional Art Therapist|§ 3-1208.72. Waiver of requirements

(a) []The Board of Professional Counseling shall waive the requirements of § 3-1208.71(a)(1) and (2) for any applicant for licensure as a professional art therapist who presents evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant holds a credential as a board certified art therapist in good standing with the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc., or its successor, and has been engaged in active practice of art therapy for at least 3 of the previous 5 years prior to June 24, 2020; provided, that the applicant for licensure is made within 24 months of June 24, 2020.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 872; as added June 24, 2020, D.C. Law 23-115, § 2(f), 67 DCR 5077.)  Applicability Section 7081 of D.C. Law 23-149 repealed section 3 of D.C. Law 23-115 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore, the creation of this section by Law 23-115 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 23-115: § 3 of D.C. Law 23-115 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(f) of D.C. Law 23-115 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.
DC Code § 3-1209.01 (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|§ 3-1209.01. Naturopathy. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 901, 33 DCR 729; Mar. 23, 1995, D.C. Law 10-247, § 2(x), 42 DCR 457; July 8, 2004, D.C. Law 15-172, § 2(h), 51 DCR 4938; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 11, 52 DCR 2638; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 18, 53 DCR 6794; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-353, §§ 131(a), 188(c), 56 DCR 1117; July 7, 2009, D.C. Law 18-19, § 2(c), 56 DCR 3629.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-3309.1.
DC Code § 3-1209.02 (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|§ 3-1209.02. Dance and recreation therapy

(a) Any person who practices or offers to practice dance therapy or recreation therapy in the District shall register with the Mayor on forms prescribed by the Mayor, reregister at intervals the Mayor may require by rule, and pay the registration fee established by the Mayor. (b) A person registered to practice dance therapy or recreation therapy may employ the theories and techniques of the profession, in accordance with appropriate ethical requirements, to aid in the restoration and rehabilitation of mental and physical functions. (c) The Mayor shall, by rule, set forth standards of education and experience required to qualify for registration as a dance therapist or recreation therapist and, in doing so, may adopt the standards of the recognized national professional associations of dance therapists or recreation therapists.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 902, 33 DCR 729.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-3309.2.
DC Code § 3-1209.03 (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|§ 3-1209.03. Registered acupuncture therapist

(a) For the purposes of this section, “registered acupuncture therapist” means a person who has successfully completed a program in acupuncture therapy approved by the Advisory Committee on Acupuncture and the Board of Medicine for the specific purpose of treating drug and alcohol abuse in a clinical setting and who does not otherwise possess the credentials or qualifications for the practice of acupuncture as required by § 3-1205.04. (b) A person who is engaged as an acupuncture therapist 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. (c) Any person registered to practice as an acupuncture therapist shall practice under the direct collaboration of a person licensed to practice acupuncture or a physician licensed to practice acupuncture. (d) The Mayor, in accordance with the provisions of subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules setting forth the standards of education and experience required to qualify for registration as an acupuncture therapist.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 903; as added Mar. 20, 1992, D.C. Law 9-77, § 2, 39 DCR 669.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-3309.3.
DC Code § 3-1209.04 (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|§ 3-1209.04. Addiction counselor. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 904; as added July 22, 1992, D.C. Law 9-126, § 2(h), 39 DCR 3824; July 7, 2009, D.C. Law 18-13, § 2(f), 56 DCR 3608.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-3309.4.