Section 17-8705. DISTRICT JURISPRUDENCE EXAMINATION

 

8705.1An individual who submits an initial application to qualify for certification under this chapter as an addiction counselor I or addiction counselor II, shall receive a passing score on an examination developed by the Board on laws, rules, and ethical standards pertaining to the practice of addiction counseling (the District jurisprudence examination).

8705.2 In addition to applicants identified in § 8704.1, the following applicants shall   take and pass the District examination prior to issuance of a license if the examination has not been previously been taken:

 

 (a) An applicant who is seeking renewal of a certification;

(a) An applicant who is seeking re-activation of an inactive certification;

 

(b) An applicant who is seeking reinstatement of a certification; and

 

(c) An applicant who is seeking certification by waiver of educational

   requirements pursuant to §§ 8706.1 or 8706.2.

 

8705.3  The Board shall administer the District jurisprudence examination at least 

three (3) times a year.

 

8705.4If an applicant fails the District jurisprudence examination three (3) times, the applicant shall not be eligible to take the examination again until he or she     has taken a Board-approved refresher course.

 

8705.5The District examination may consist of questions on the following:

 

(a)  The District of Columbia statutes and rules concerning the practice  of addiction counseling; and

 

  (b) The Code of Ethics of the NAADAC.  

 

authority

The Director of the Department of Health, pursuant to the authority set forth under section 302(14) of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 15, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code § 3-1203.02(14)), and in accordance with Mayor’s Order 98-140, dated August 20, 1998.

source

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 11937, 11942 (December 17, 2010).