Section 17-9304. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS; APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION

9304.1Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a person applying for certification as a home health aide shall:

 

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

 

(b)Submit evidence of having successfully completed an approved home health aide program;

 

(c)Pass a Board approved certification examination;

 

(d)Complete a CBC; and

 

(e)Submit an application and application fee.

 

9304.2 A certified nursing assistant (CNA) applying for certification as an HHA shall:

 

(a) Provide evidence of having successfully completed the training requirements specific to the role of an HHA as specified in § 9327;

 

(b) Complete a CBC; and

 

(c) Submit an application and application fee.

 

 

authority

Director of the Department of Health, pursuant to the authority set forth in 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) (2007 Repl.)), and Mayor’s Order 98-140, dated August 20, 1998

source

Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 8359, 8364 (July 13, 2012).