D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-8003

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

Rule 17-8003 - LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

8003.1

An applicant shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board in accordance with § 504 of the Act, D.C. Official Code § 3-1205.04 that the applicant has met one of the following requirements:

(a) Earned a degree or certification from a surgical assistant program accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs, or by the commission's successor; or

(b) Successfully completed a dedicated training program for surgical assistants in the armed forces; or

(c) Demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Board the completion of fulltime work experience performed in the United States under the direct supervision of a physician licensed in the United States and consisting of at least 1,300 hours of performance as a surgical assistant within the 3 years preceding the date of the application

8003.2

Additionally, an applicant shall submit proof satisfactory to the Board in accordance with § 504 of the Act, D.C. Official Code § 3-1205.04 that the applicant was certified as a surgical assistant by at least one of the following:

(a) The National Surgical Assistant Association;

(b) The American Board of Surgical Assistants; or

(c) The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-8003

Final Rulemaking published at 54 DCR 9549 (October 5, 2007); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 013389 (10/11/2019)