D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-7211

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Rule 17-7211 - PRACTICE OF RECREATIONAL THERAPY BY A STUDENT OR PERSON SEEKING REGISTRATION

7211.1

A student of recreational therapy or a person seeking registration may practice only under the general supervision of a recreational therapist with valid, unrestricted registration in the District and in accordance with this section.

7211.2

Only the following person may practice under this section:

(a) A student whose practice fulfills their educational requirements as described in § 103(c) of the Act, D.C. Official Code § 3-1201.03(c);

(b) An applicant for registration whose application has been properly filed with the Board and is pending final approval by the Board; or

(c) A person seeking reactivation of registration in accordance with § 7209.3(b) or a person seeking reinstatement of registration in accordance with § 7210.4(b).

7211.3

A supervisor of a person described in §§ 7211.2(b) or (c) shall, no less than two (2) weeks prior to the supervision begins, seek the authorization of the Board by providing the following information:

(a) The supervisor's name and address;

(b) The name of the person seeking registration;

(c) The expected period of supervision;

(d) The nature and location of the practice of the person registration; and

(e) The attestation that the supervisor understands and intends to comply with the supervisory requirements under this chapter.

7211.4

A person seeking to practice under supervision may begin the supervised practice after the Board has approved and authorized the practice.

7211.5

Supervised practice authorized in accordance with this section shall not exceed sixty (60) days.

7211.6

A person engaged in supervised practice under this section shall identify himself or herself as a student or person practicing under supervision at all times including prior to the initiation of any practice with a client.

7211.7

Any of the following events shall result in an automatic and immediate termination of the authorized supervised practice:

(a) The supervision is terminated for any reasons by either the supervisor or the supervisee; or

(b) An arrest or charge for a felony.

7211.8

A person practicing under supervision in accordance with this section shall not receive any compensation of any nature, directly or indirectly, from a patient but may receive a salary or other form of compensation from his or her supervisor based on the hours of practice performed.

7211.9

The supervisor shall be fully responsible for all supervised practice by the supervisee during the period of supervision and shall be subject to disciplinary action for any violation of the Act or this chapter by the supervisee.

7211.10

A person authorized to practice under supervision pursuant to this section shall be subject to all applicable provisions of the Act and this chapter. The Board may deny his or her application for license or take any disciplinary action against him or her in accordance with Chapter 41 of this title if he or she has been found to have violated the Act or this chapter.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-7211

Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 8250 (8/18/2017)