Section 22-A7603. DMH OFFICER-AGENT CERTIFICATION TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

 

7603.1DMH Officer-Agent Certification Training shall be conducted by a psychiatrist and an attorney both of whom must be licensed to practice in the District of Columbia and be approved by the DMH OACC.

 

7603.2The DMH Officer-Agent Certification training shall include:

 

(a)Reviewing the clinical definition of "mental illness;"

 

(b)Determining when a mental illness is likely to cause a person to injure self or others;

 

(c)Assessing risk of harm and level of functioning;

 

(d)Defining cultural competency;

 

(e)Reviewing the process of applying for admission for emergency observation pursuant to D.C. Official Code Section 21-521, Emergency Hospitalization through preparation of a valid FD-12 application; and

 

(f)Testifying in court regarding an FD-12 application.

 

7603.3DMH Officer-Agent Certification Training shall be offered at least twice a year.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 007561 (July 11, 2008).