9507.1 An applicant for renewal shall:

(a) Provide evidence of completion of twelve (12) hours per year, twenty-four (24) in total, of in-service training or continuing education; provided that at least ten percent (10%) of the in-service or continuing education shall be in a public health subject as determined and published every five (5) years or as deemed appropriate by the Director;

(b) Have completed six (6) continuing education credits in pharmacology or administration of drugs per year;

(c) Have completed two (2) hours of continuing education in cultural competency or specialized clinical training on clients who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer, and any additional Board mandated topics;

(d) Submit evidence of performance of drug administration related services for compensation for a minimum of eight (8) hours during the prior twelve (12) months; and

(e) Complete a CBC as required in accordance with Title 17 DCMR Chapter 85.

9507.2 In addition to meeting the requirements specified above, MA-Cs who have another active District of Columbia certification, as a nursing assistive personnel, may apply those hours of in-service or continuing education toward their MA-C continuing education requirement.

9507.3 Applicants shall be subject to audit to assure compliance with § 9507.1.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 11404 (August 23, 2019).