D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-2899
As used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed:
Act - The District of Columbia Health Occupation Revision Act of 1985 ("Act"), effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code §§ 31201.01 et seq.)).
Animal - any living organism, except humans, having sensation and the power of voluntary movement and requiring for its existence oxygen and organic materials.
Auxiliary - a person who may perform veterinary supportive procedures authorized by District of Columbia law or regulations under the specified supervision of a licensed veterinarian, which may include but is not limited to a veterinary technician, a veterinary euthanasia technician, or a veterinary assistant.
Bloodborne pathogen - pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Board - the Board of Veterinary Medicine, established by § 221 of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 3-1202.21 ).
Client - owner or person who has been authorized to make decisions regarding the care and treatment of the patient.
Clinical support staff - person or persons, other than a veterinarian certified under chapter 112 or this Title, who may perform veterinary supportive procedures authorized by District of Columbia law or regulations under the specified supervision of a licensed veterinarian or a certified veterinary technician.
Controlled substances - all Schedule II through V drugs as set forth in the U.S. Controlled Substances Act of the Drug Enforcement Act and the District of Columbia Uniform Controlled Substances Act of 1981, effective August 5, 1981 (D.C. Law 4-29, D.C. Official Code §§ 48-902.01 et seq.).
DEA - the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.
Director - the Director of the Department of Health, or the Director's designee.
LGBTQ continuing education - continuing education focusing on human patients or clients who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender nonconforming, queer, or question their sexual orientation or gender identity and expression ("LGBTQ") meeting the requirements of § 510(b)(5) of the Act (D.C. Official Code § 3-1205.10(b)(5) ).
Licensure term - a two-year period between January 1 of each even-numbered year and December 31 of each odd-numbered year during which a license issued pursuant to this chapter is valid.
Opioids - all pure opioids and partial agonist and antagonist opioids including any drug or substance meeting the definition of opiates pursuant to D.C. Official Code 48-901.02(16).
Patient - an animal or group of animals examined or treated by a veterinarian or the veterinarian's auxiliary.
Requestor - a person seeking continuing education credit under this chapter.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-2899