D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9407

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 43, October 25, 2024

Rule 17-9407 - DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN REGISTRATION RENEWAL

9407.1

To qualify for the renewal of a registration, an applicant shall:

(a) Have practiced for a minimum of one hundred (100) hours during the prior twenty-four (24) months as a dialysis technician under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN);

(b) Possess a current certification as a dialysis technician from an acceptable certification program in accordance with § 9404.1(d);

(c) Have completed, during the two (2) years before the expiration of the registration, twenty-four (24) hours of in-service training or continuing education which meets the requirements of § 9407.2 and complies with the following:

(1) Two (2) hours shall be in cultural competency or specialized clinical training focused on patients or clients who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer in accordance with D.C. Official Code § 3-1205.10(b)(5); and

(2) Ten percent (10%) of the total shall be in subjects determined by the Director as public health priorities of the District, which shall be duly published every five (5) years or as deemed necessary; and

(d) Have completed a criminal background check as required by § 9403.

9407.2

In-service programs or continuing education provided by a nursing organization, or health services organization that is recognized by the Board, shall be:

(a) Current in subject matter;

(b) Developed and taught by qualified individuals; and

(c) Relevant to the role of a DT.

9407.3

The Board may conduct a random audit of renewal applicants or certified Dialysis Technicians to determine compliance with §§ 9407.1 and 9407.2.

9407.4

The Board shall have the authority, in accordance with § 4018.1, to modify the number of hours of in-service training or continuing education required pursuant to § 9407.1(c) for any renewal applicant if there is good cause which necessitates a modification.

9407.5

The Board shall have the authority, in accordance with § 4018.2, to modify the number of hours of in-service training or continuing education required pursuant to § 9407.1(c) for all renewal applicants if an extraordinary circumstance, such as a public health emergency, necessitates a modification.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9407

Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 11404 (8/23/2019); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 9545 (9/10/2021)