D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 29. PUBLIC WELFARE |
Chapter 29-23. [RESERVED] |
Section 29-2347. SERVICES AND SUPPORTS: STANDARDS FOR CORE REQUIREMENTS -- THERAPEUTIC ASSISTANT SERVICES FOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES
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2347.1 Therapeutic assistant services, provided in a residential setting, shall include the following activities:
(a) Training in activities of daily living;
(b) Instruction and supervision of therapeutic recreation activities; and
(c) Protective supervision during evening, overnight, and weekend hours for patients who need the protection and structure of staff twenty-four (24) hours a day.
2347.2 A therapeutic assistant is required to have a high school degree or GED, and at least twenty (20) hours of in-service training per year regarding rehabilitation issues for substance abuse.
2347.3 A therapeutic assistant shall at a minimum be supervised by a Level II certified addictions counselor.
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Final Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 9341 (November 24, 2000), adopting Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 7708, 7774 (September 22, 2000).