7603.1 DMH 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.

7603.2 The DMH Officer-Agent Certification training shall include:

1. (a) Reviewing the clinical definition of "mental illness;"
2. (b) Determining when a mental illness is likely to cause a person to injure self or others;
3. (c) Assessing risk of harm and level of functioning;
4. (d) Defining cultural competency;
5. (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
6. (f) Testifying in court regarding an FD-12 application.

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

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