D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9607

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 40, October 4, 2024

Rule 17-9607 - NURSE AIDE CERTIFICATION RENEWAL

9607.1

To qualify for the renewal of a certification, an applicant shall meet the following requirements:

(a) Having performed at least eight (8) hours of functions enumerated in § 9615.1 for compensation during the prior twenty-four (24) months;

(b) Having completed, during the two (2) years before the expiration of the certification, twenty-four (24) hours of in-service training or continuing education relevant to the functions of nurse aides and meeting the following requirements:

(i) Two (2) hours shall be in cultural competency or specialized clinical training focusing 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

(ii) 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

(c) Having received criminal background check clearance in accordance with § 9603.

9607.2

Applicants who have another active District of Columbia certification as a nursing assistive personnel may apply continuing education hours to Nursing Assistive Personnel renewal requirements.

9607.3

The Board may conduct a random audit of renewal applicants or certified Nurse Aides to determine compliance with § 9607.1.

9607.4

The Board shall have the authority to modify the number of hours of in service training or continuing education required pursuant to § 9607.1(b) for good cause or if an extraordinary circumstance necessitates such modification.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9607

Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 11404 (8/23/2019); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 8239 (8/20/2021)