D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9704

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 17-9704 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION

9704.1

An applicant for certification as a PCT shall:

(a) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;

(b) Meet the requirements of § 9703;

(c) Submit evidence of successfully passing a PCT examination offered by a PCT certification organization recognized by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies; or

(d) Provide proof of successful completion of a practical nursing (LPN) or registered nursing (RN) "Fundamentals of Nursing" course and acute care clinical which include skills specified in § 9715.1; or

(e) Submit a Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools certificate, indicating equivalent education as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse for nurses educated outside the United States; or

(f) Submit proof of practice for at least one thousand (1,000) hours within the last thirty-six (36) months as a:

(1) Navy or Air Force basic medical technician corpsman;

(2) Air Force independent duty medical technician;

(3) Army health care specialist;

(4) Emergency medical technician; or

(5) Paramedic;

(g) Submit a completed application to the Board;

(h) Submit any other documents that may be required by the Board; and

(i) Pay all required fees.

9704.2

An application that remains incomplete for ninety (90) days or more from the date of submission shall be considered abandoned and closed by the Board. The applicant shall thereafter be required to reapply, comply with the current requirements for certification, and pay the required fees.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9704

Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 11404 (8/23/2019)