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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions › Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards › Subchapter VII-E - Registered Pharmacy Technicians › § 3–1207.51. Definitions

§ 3–1207.51. Definitions.
For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) “Board” means the Board of Pharmacy.
(2) “Direct supervision” means, with respect to the supervision of a pharmacy technician or pharmacy technician trainee, that a licensed pharmacist is:
(A) Physically present at the same pharmacy as the pharmacy technician or pharmacy technician trainee and in the general vicinity of the pharmacy technician or pharmacy technician trainee;
(B) Readily available to answer questions of the pharmacy technician or pharmacy technician trainee;
(C) Making appropriate in-process and end-process verifications of the activities of the pharmacy technician or pharmacy technician trainee; and
(D) Fully responsible for the practice of the pharmacy technician or pharmacy technician trainee.
(3) “Pharmacy technician trainee” means a person enrolled in a Board- approved training program who may perform the duties of a registered pharmacy technician under the direct supervision of a pharmacist in a licensed pharmacy in the District.
(4) “Registered pharmacy technician” means a person who is registered with the Board as a pharmacy technician.
(Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 751; as added May 1, 2013, D.C. Law 19-303, § 2(d), 60 DCR 2711.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-303 added this subchapter.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions › Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards › Subchapter VII-E - Registered Pharmacy Technicians › § 3–1207.53. Identification

§ 3–1207.53. Identification.
A registered pharmacy technician shall wear a name tag bearing the title “registered pharmacy technician” and display his or her current registration in a conspicuous place in the pharmacy in which he or she is employed.
(Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 753; as added May 1, 2013, D.C. Law 19-303, § 2(d), 60 DCR 2711.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-303 added this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions › Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards › Subchapter VII-E - Registered Pharmacy Technicians › § 3–1207.54. Trainees

§ 3–1207.54. Trainees.
(a) The Board shall issue rules regulating the duties and scope of the practice of pharmacy technician trainees.
(b) The Board, through rulemaking, may require that pharmacy technician trainees register with the Board.
(c) A pharmacy technician trainee shall not use a title other than pharmacy technician trainee and shall wear a name tag bearing the title “pharmacy technician trainee”.
(Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 754; as added May 1, 2013, D.C. Law 19-303, § 2(d), 60 DCR 2711.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 3-1207.52.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-303 added this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions › Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards › Subchapter VII-E - Registered Pharmacy Technicians › § 3–1207.55. Authorized services

§ 3–1207.55. Authorized services.
(a) A registered pharmacy technician may provide technical pharmacy-related services, as defined through rulemaking, that do not require professional judgment regarding the preparation and distribution of drugs if the technical services are provided under the direct supervision of a pharmacist licensed under this chapter.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, a registered pharmacy technician shall not provide the following services:
(1) Drug regimen review;
(2) Clinical conflict resolution;
(3) Prescriber contact, except for receiving authorization of prescription refills;
(4) Therapy modification;
(5) Patient counseling;
(6) Dispensing process validation;
(7) Vaccination or immunization administration;
(8) Receiving a new prescription drug order over the telephone;
(9) Any activity required by law or regulation to be performed only by a pharmacist; or
(10) Any activity for which professional pharmaceutical judgment is required.
(Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 755; as added May 1, 2013, D.C. Law 19-303, § 2(d), 60 DCR 2711.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-303 added this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions › Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards › Subchapter VII-E - Registered Pharmacy Technicians › § 3–1207.56. Waiver of requirements

§ 3–1207.56. Waiver of requirements.
The Board shall waive the educational and examination requirements under § 3-1207.52(b) for any applicant for registration or registration renewal who can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board that he or she has been performing the function of a pharmacy technician on a full-time or substantially full-time basis continually for at least 24 months immediately preceding May 1, 2013, and is qualified to do so on the basis of pertinent education, training, experience, and demonstrated current experience; provided, that the application is made within 24 months of May 1, 2013.
(Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 756; as added May 1, 2013, D.C. Law 19-303, § 2(d), 60 DCR 2711.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-303 added this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions › Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards › Subchapter VII-E - Registered Pharmacy Technicians › § 3–1207.57. Other pharmacy-related services

§ 3–1207.57. Other pharmacy-related services.
(a) Unless otherwise authorized by the Board, an individual who works at a pharmacy and is not licensed or registered by the Board as a pharmacist or pharmacy intern or authorized to perform the services of a pharmacy technician under this chapter, may perform only ancillary pharmacy services, such as:
(1) Cashiering;
(2) Bookkeeping;
(3) Pricing;
(4) Stocking;
(5) Delivering;
(6) Answering nonprofessional telephone inquiries; and
(7) Documenting third-party reimbursement.
(b) An individual who is not licensed or registered by the Board as a pharmacist or pharmacy intern or authorized to perform the services of a pharmacy technician under this chapter shall not perform the tasks of a:
(1) Pharmacist;
(2) Pharmacy intern;
(3) Pharmacy technician; or
(4) Pharmacy technician trainee.
(Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 757; as added May 1, 2013, D.C. Law 19-303, § 2(d), 60 DCR 2711.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-303 added this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions › Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards › Subchapter VII-E - Registered Pharmacy Technicians › § 3–1207.58. Rules

§ 3–1207.58. Rules.
The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter.
(Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 758; as added May 1, 2013, D.C. Law 19-303, § 2(d), 60 DCR 2711.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 3-1207.52.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 19-303 added this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions › Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards › Subchapter VII-F - Qualifications for Licensure to Practice as a Clinical Laboratory Practitioner › § 3–1207.62. Waiver

§ 3–1207.62. Waiver.
The Board shall waive the requirements specified in §  3-1207.61 for any cytotechnologist, histologic technician, histotechnologist, medical laboratory technician, or medical technologist who has passed an examination required by the Board, and who has received a certification from a national certifying organization acceptable to the Board that has current eligibility requirements that are equivalent to or exceed the qualifications established under this chapter.
(March 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 762; as added May 2, 2015, D.C. Law 20-272, § 2(f), 62 DCR 1911.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions › Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards › Subchapter VII-F - Qualifications for Licensure to Practice as a Clinical Laboratory Practitioner › § 3–1207.64. Transition of licensed and registered clinical laboratory practitioners

§ 3–1207.64. Transition of licensed and registered clinical laboratory practitioners.
For a period of 2 years after May 2, 2015, all references in this chapter to “clinical laboratory practitioners” shall be deemed to refer to persons meeting the requirements for licensure or registration in the District of Columbia, regardless of whether that person is licensed or registered.
(March 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 764; as added May 2, 2015, D.C. Law 20-272, § 2(f), 62 DCR 1911.)
2023 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 › § 3–1208.01. Licensed social work associate

§ 3–1208.01. Licensed social work associate.
(a) The Board of Social Work shall license as a social work associate a person who, in addition to meeting the requirements of subchapter V of this chapter, has a baccalaureate degree (“B.S.W.”) from a social work program accredited by the Council of Social Work Education, and has satisfactorily completed the examination process at the associate level.
(b) A licensed social work associate (“L.S.W.A.”) may perform case work, group work, and community organization services under the supervision of a social worker licensed under § 3-1208.03 or § 3-1208.04.
(Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 801, 33 DCR 729.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 2-3308.1.
2023 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 › § 3–1208.02. Licensed graduate social worker

§ 3–1208.02. Licensed graduate social worker.
(a) The Board of Social Work shall license as a graduate social worker a person who, in addition to meeting the requirements of subchapter V of this chapter, has a master’s degree or a doctorate from a social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, and has satisfactorily completed the examination process at the graduate level.
(b) A licensed graduate social worker (“L.G.S.W.”) may perform any function described as the practice of social work in this chapter, other than psychotherapy, under the supervision of a social worker licensed under § 3-1208.03 or § 3-1208.04, and may perform psychotherapy under the supervision of a social worker licensed under § 3-1208.04.
(Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 802, 33 DCR 729.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 2-3308.2.
2023 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 › § 3–1208.03. Licensed independent social worker

§ 3–1208.03. Licensed independent social worker.
(a) The Board of Social Work shall license as an independent social worker a person who, in addition to meeting the requirements of subchapter V of this chapter, has a master’s degree or a doctorate from a social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, has satisfactorily completed the examination process at the independent level, and has at least 3,000 hours post-master’s or postdoctoral experience under the supervision of a licensed independent social worker over a period of not less than 2 or more than 4 years.
(b) A licensed independent social worker (“L.I.S.W.”) may perform any function described as the practice of social work in this chapter, other than the diagnosis or treatment (including psychotherapy) of psychosocial problems, in an autonomous, self-regulated fashion, in an agency setting or independently, and may direct other persons in the performance of these functions.
(Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 803, 33 DCR 729.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 2-3308.3.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 3-1208.01 and § 3-1208.02.
2023 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 › § 3–1208.04. Licensed independent clinical social worker

§ 3–1208.04. Licensed independent clinical social worker.
(a) The Board of Social Work shall license as an independent clinical social worker a person who, in addition to meeting the requirements of subchapter V of this chapter, has a master’s degree or a doctorate from a social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, has satisfactorily completed the examination process at the independent clinical level, and has at least 3,000 hours of post-master’s or postdoctoral experience participating in the diagnosis and treatment of individuals, families, and groups with psychosocial problems, under the supervision of a licensed independent clinical social worker over a period of not less than 2 years or more than 4 years; under special circumstances approved by the Board, supervision by a licensed psychiatrist or psychologist may be substituted for up to 1500 hours of this requirement.
(b) A licensed independent clinical social worker (“L.I.C.S.W.”) may perform any function described as the practice of social work in this chapter, in an autonomous, self-regulated fashion, in an agency setting or independently, and may supervise other persons in the performance of these functions. A licensed independent clinical social worker shall not engage in the practice of medicine and shall refer patience or clients with apparent medical problems to an appropriate and qualified medical practitioner.
(Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 804, 33 DCR 729.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 2-3308.4.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 3-1208.01, § 3-1208.02, and § 31-3101.
2023 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 › § 3–1208.05. Transition

§ 3–1208.05. Transition.
For a period of 2 years following March 25, 1986, all references in this subchapter to supervision by licensed social workers shall be deemed to refer to supervision by 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, § 805, 33 DCR 729.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 2-3308.5.
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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.)
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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.)
2023 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

§ 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.)
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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 related to the occupation for which the license is sought, including an offense for animal cruelty.
(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; Sept. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-170, § 3(l), 69 DCR 009207.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-96 added this section.
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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]

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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]

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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.)
2023 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

§ 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.)
2023 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

§ 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.)
2023 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

§ 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.
2023 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

§ 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.)