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Dc Nurse Practitioner License Renewal Continuing Education Hours

Welcome to the 2022-23 Licensure Renewal cycle! Licensees who have an active license may now renew their license(s) by going to https://doh.force.com/dchealthrenewals/s/portal-page

Board of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology,Board of Marriage and Family Therapy, Board of Medicine Renewals Start from October 3,2022

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Once Licensees will click the link, they will be guided through the DC Health Licensing portal and can accomplish the following:

  • "Sign Up" and "Login" to the DC Health Licensing portal using the newly created Username and Password.

  • Upload relevant documents as may be required for renewal (e.g., proof of Continuing Education, Clean Hands Certificate, etc.);

  • Navigate through the following tabs:

✓ License Landing Page – View all DC Health Licenses held by the Licensee and Button to start Renewal Application;

✓ Paid Inactive-Licensee can select if they wish to put their License status to be Paid Inactive (if they wish not to practice

✓ Applicant Information –View Licensee information (e.g., name, address, phone number, etc.);

✓ Other Name(s) Used –Request a Name Change and upload supporting documents (if applicable);

✓ Applicant Address –Update Home and Business addresses and select Preferred Mailing Address;

✓ Screening Questions –Answer all screening questions and upload supporting documents as applicable;

✓ Continuing Education –Update Continuing education credits to ensure that they are in compliance with your health professional Board and License specialty.

✓ Workforce Survey –Answer Workforce Survey questions (if applicable);

✓ Applicant Affidavit –Acknowledge all information submitted to be true;

✓ CBC Screening –Acknowledge and agree to DC Health CBC Screening;

✓ Clean Hands –Answer Clean Hands questions and upload supporting documents (if applicable);

✓ Payment –Pay Licensing and CBC Screening fees using Credit Card (Visa and MasterCard's only).

To assist Licensees with the renewal process, DC Health has created this detailed User Guide that will walk users through each step of the renewal process and answer any questions licensees may have. If a licensee runs into an issue with the renewal process or has questions about a certain portion of the renewal, they may click on the "Contact Support" button located at the top of the page, which will allow them to submit a support ticket. Users will need to provide details on the issue or question they have, which will then be responded by support on a first-come, first-serve basis by DC Health support staff. This new support system will allow DC Health to streamline our support processes, allowing for more expedient response times, as well as concise tracking of any issues affecting the renewal process.To avoid delays in the renewal application process, Licenses should have any relevant documents scanned and stored on their desktop in .pdf format, ready for upload (e.g., proof of CE, supplemental screening questions documents, etc.). If you don't have those documents ready but have already begun the renewal process, no worries. Licensees can save their progress at any time by clicking on the button "Save and Continue" located at the bottom right of the renewal application.

On to renewals!

STEP 1 – REGISTRATION and LOGIN

This is the exclusive location to renew your District of Columbia Health Professional License.

✓ALL licensees who are renewing it the first time are required to first register before accessing the renewal system, Click on the button located at the top of the page to being the registration process.

✓All the returning Licensees will be able to

Go to "Register" to access the 2022-23 renewal website.

✓Licensees must provide the following:

  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Email Address
  • Confirm Email Address.
  • License Number
  • Date of Birth

    • This is the exclusive location to renew your District of Columbia Health Professional License.

    ✓Licensees will click to move forward

    ✓All the returning Licensees will be able to

    ✓Licensees will be redirected to the Applicant ID page.

  • Email will be sent on your provided email which will contain a 5 digit "Applicant ID".

    • STEP 2- LICENSE LANDING PAGE

    The next tab of the 2020-21 renewal process is the "License Landing page " tab

  • All Licensees who are eligible to renew will be able to see all DC Health Licenses held by them.
  • The Licensees will be able to clickButton to start Application;

    • STEP 3 – LICENSE and PAID INACTIVE

    The Next tab of the 2020-21 renewal process is the "License" tab

    Licensees will see every license issued to them by DC Health that is currently up for renewal. Any license not yet up for renewal will not be shown.

  • Licensees will have to choose whether they want to place their license in Paid Inactive status, or if they want to renew their license.
  • Note: If they choose to select "YES" the expiration date remains the same(12/31/2020), if they choose to select "NO" the expiration date will be updated(12/31/2022). In either scenario, Licenses will still need to complete the renewal application and submit any required documents.
  • Licensees will also need to pay the requisite fee at the end of the renewal process.
  • Once Licenses have reviewed and completed this tab, they will click on the button to continue to the "Applicant Information" tab.

    • STEP 4 – APPLICANT INFORMATION

    The Forth tab of the 2020-21 renewal process is the "Applicant" page.

  • Licensees will be presented with pre-populated fields containing their name, date of birth, gender, social security number, race, and ethnicity, language spoken.
  • For those applicants who have not provided a social security number previously, or who were contacted by DC Health regarding missing information, you can update this data before entering the renewal portal by going to "Renewal Portal Link" Once the Licensees have reviewed and confirmed this information, they will click on the button to continue to the "Name change" tab.

    • STEP 5 – NAME CHANGE

    The next tab of the 2020-21 renewal process is the "Name Change" tab.

  • The name change section is for legal name changes only.
  • For any Licensee who has had their legal name changes in the past two (2) years (i.e., since the last renewal), they will need to submit their new name and relevant documentation (e.g., Marriage Certificate, Divorce Decree, Court Order, Passport, etc.).
  • For all other Licensee, they may select "No Name Change" from the drop-down selection field and proceed to the "Applicant Address" tab by clickon the button.

    • STEP 6 – APPLICANT ADDRESS INFORMATION

    The next tab of the 2020-21 renewal process is the "Address" tab.

    In the "Address" tab Licensees will be able to input their current Home address. This is also where Licensees will be able to update their contact information, including selecting which address they prefer to be their mailing address.

  • P.O. box is not an acceptable home address.
  • As electronic communications are the primary way of reaching our licensees quickly and efficiently, DC Health will be using the same email address which was used for signup as the primary email for correspondence.
  • Licensees who have their Business address will have the option to input in the required fields.
  • Only Retired and Not practicing applicants have the choice to bypass these fields by selecting either item from a drop-down.
  • Once Licensees have reviewed and confirmed this information, they will click on thebutton to continue to the "Screening Questions" tab".

    • STEP 7 – SCREENING QUESTIONS

    The next tab of the 2020-21 renewal process is the "Screening Questions" tab.

    The Screening Questions are designed to obtain information from Licensee on relevant issues to the renewal approval process.

  • If a "Yes" response is ever given to a screening question, Licensees will be required to not only provide a written response in the Description box but will also need to upload and attachments any relevant documents. If a written description is not given, or if a relevant document is not attached, Licensees will NOT be able to continue with the renewal application.
  • Once Licensees have answered each screening questions and provided any writtenresponses and relevant documents, they will click on the button to continue to the "Continuing Education" tab.

    • STEP 8 – CONTINUING EDUCATION

    The next tab of the 2020-21 renewal process is the "Continuing Education" tab.

    Additional information regarding CE's requirements can be found by accessing this link.

    Each Board has its own Continuing Education (CE) requirements. For the 2020-21 renewal cycle, Licensees will have three (3) options when reporting their CE:

  • I will complete my CEs by 12/31/2020-21 -- Licensees who select this option will not have to upload any proof of CE at the time of submission of the renewal application.
  • First time renewal CE Exemption -- For those Licensees renewing their license for the first time, they are exempt from CE requirements. Such licensees will select this option during the renewal process.
  • I have completed my CEs - Licensees who select this option will need to upload proof of CE now. Such documentation should be in pdf format and can be either individual course certificates, CE transcripts from an accrediting body, or other documentation, so long as it demonstrates whom the course is accredited by, the course title, amount of CEs granted, and any other relevant documentation so DC Health staff can ensure Licensees have met the requisite CE requirements. A brief description of the course is required.

    • STEP 9 – WORKFORCE SURVEY, PRACTICE SPECIALTIES AND BOARD CERTIFICATIONS, PDMP REGISTRATION, PROFESSIONAL LICENSES IN OTHER STATES AND JURISDICTION, PRACTICE LOCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

    The next tab of the 2020-21 renewal process is the "Workforce Survey" tabs.

    WORKFORCE SURVEY TAB, WILL ONLY DISPLAY IF IT'S APPLICABLE TO LICENSE TYPE

  • The Workforce Survey is an integral part of the renewal process, as it is used to gather relevant and up-to-date information from DC licensed health care practitioners on important health care issues affecting District residents.
  • Only Retired and Not practicing applicants have the choice to bypass these fields by selecting either item from a drop-down.
  • As a reminder, if at any time during the Workforce Survey, or during any part of the renewal process for that matter, a Licensee needs to leave the renewal application, they can save their progress by clicking on thebutton

    • STEP 10 – CLEAN HANDS

    The Next tab of the 2020-21 renewal process is the "Clean Hands" tab. All Licensees must attest that they do not owe more than $100.00 to the government of the District of Columbia.

  • If a Licensee selects "Yes", stating they do owe money, they must describe the debt as well as provide either a Clean Hands Certificate from the Office of Tax and Revenue (https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/page/online-clean-hands-application) and/or a written payment agreement from the agency to whom the debt is owed.

    • STEP 11 – CBC SCREENING

    Before the initial issuance of a license, all licensees must undergo a fingerprint-based CBC. For this year's renewal, all Licensees must undergo a new name based CBC.

  • Should Licensees desire not to renew all their licenses (or to go Paid Inactive), they will simply uncheck the box next to that license, indicating they do not want to submit a fee for that license.
  • Licensees will not have to go to any 3rd part website or physical location to complete the CBC process, but will instead only need to agree to allow DC Health to utilize their information on file to perform a name-based CBC and then pay the required fee ($50.00) at the end of the entire renewal application.
  • While Licensees may choose not to agree to a CBC, doing so will prevent said Licensees from continuing with the renewal process.
  • Should any positive results come back from the CBC, staff from DC Health will reach out to Licensees to obtain more information.
  • Once the proper selection is made and any relevant documents are uploads, Licensees will click the button to continue to the final tab – "Payment".

    • STEP 12 – PAYMENT

    The final tab of the 2020-21 renewal process is the "Payment" tab. Here Licensees can see all the licenses they have up for renewal, along with the relevant fees broken down for each license type, as well as the CBC fee.

  • Should Licensees desire not to renew all their licenses (or to go Paid Inactive), they will simply uncheck the box next to that license, indicating they do not want to submit a fee for that license.
  • Once all licenses have been selected, the Licensee will then enter their credit card and other required information necessary to submit payment.
  • Once payment has been made, a window will be displayed confirming your renewal application has been submitted. Licensees will also receive an email confirmation at the address provided during the registration page.
  • The confirmation email will either indicate their license has been approved or contain their new, electronic license, or will state their renewal application is pending further review by DC Health staff
  • DC Health will NOT be issuing physical licenses this year; only electronic licenses will be issued.
  • Licensure status can also be verified by visiting, https://doh.force.com/ver/s/

    • Continuing Education Requirements for License Renewal

    Total 24 hours required for RNs and APRNs (15 hours in pharmacology for APRNs)

    Topics required by law: 2 hours in COVID Vaccinations (COVID CE for (RN) licenses active on August 11, 2021), 2 hours in LGTBQ or Cultural Awareness, 3 hours in HIV/AIDS or Director's Topics, which may be found:IDENTIFYING PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION

    CONTACT HOUR OPTION

    May be used if you have completed continuing education offerings.

    DOCUMENTATION NEEDED:

    Certificates of completion from an approved continuing education provider. Certificates must show the number of hours received, date of completion and provider's approval status.

    ACADEMIC OPTION:

    May be used when you have completed a course leading towards a degree in nursing or any academic course relevant to the practice of nursing.

    DOCUMENTATION NEEDED:

    Official school transcript

    PRESENTER OPTION:

    May be used if you have developed and taught a course or educational offering for a continuing education provider approved by an accrediting body or Board of Nursing. Four (4) Contact hours for each approved contact hour

    DOCUMENTATION NEEDED:

    Verification form indicating your name, the name of the accrediting body and the number of contact hours AND Letter from an accrediting body acknowledging their approval of your course.

    AUTHOR OR EDITOR OPTION:

    Author of a book chapter or peer reviewed article (if the manuscript has been published or accepted for publication during the period for which credit is claimed.

    DOCUMENTATION NEEDED:

    Letter of acceptance OR Copy of title page of the book or article (for articles, include the name of the journal, if not indicated on the title page) OR Copy of page listing you as editor

    Continuing Education Requirements for License Renewal

    Physicians (MD/DO):Continuing Education must include the following

    Fifty (50) hours of CE every two (2) years, which includes two (2) hours in the subject of LGBTQ cultural competency, five (5) hours in a topic designated as a public health priority, and at least one (1) course in the subject of pharmacology

    Physician Assistants (PA):Continuing Education must include the following

    One hundred (100) of CE every two (2) years, which includes two (2) hours in the subject of LGBTQ cultural competency and ten (10) hours must be in a topic designated as a public health priority. PAs may substitute NCCPA certification for the one hundred (100) hours, however, they will still be required to complete the required hours of CE in the subject area of LGBTQ cultural competency and the public health priorities.

    Acupuncturists (ACU):Continuing Education must include the following

    Thirty (30) hours of CE, which includes at least two (2) hours of CE in the subject of LGBTQ cultural competency and three (3) must be in a topic designated as a public health priority. For licensees with a certification in Chinese Herbology, at least ten (10) of the total thirty (30) hours need to be in the topic of Chinese herbology.

    Naturopathic Physicians (NP):Continuing Education must include the following

    Thirty (30) hours of CE, which includes two (2) hours of CE in the subject of LGBTQ cultural competency and three (3) hours must be in a topic designated as a public health priority.

    Surgical Assistants (SA):Continuing Education must include the following

    Fifty (50) hours of CE, which includes two (2) hours of CE in the in the subject of LGBTQ cultural competency and five (5) hours must be in a topic designated as a public health priority. SAs may substitute certification from ABSA or the NSAA, if said certification required the completion of fifty (50) hours of CE with the two (2) year period preceding renewal. However, they will still be required to complete the required hours of CE in the subject area of LGBTQ cultural competency and the public health priorities

    Anesthesiologist Assistants (AA):Continuing Education must include the following

    Hold certification with the NCCAA, or its successor organization, as well as having completed at least two (2) of CE in the in the subject of LGBTQ cultural competency and five (5) hours must be in a topic designated as a public health priority

    Polysomnographic Technologists: Continuing Education must include the following

    Twenty (20) hours of CE, which includes at least two (2) hours of CE in the subject of LGBTQ cultural competency and two (2) hours must be in a topic designated as a public health priority

    Polysomnographic Technicians:Continuing Education must include the following

    First time renewal exempted from continuing education

    Trauma Technologists:Continuing Education must include the following

    Fifty (50) hours of CE, which includes at least two (2) hours of CE in the subject of LGBTQ cultural competency and five (5) hours must be in a topic designated as a public health priority

    Continuing Education Requirements for License Renewal

    Continuing Education must include the following

    Thirty (30) hours of CE, which includes at least two (2) hours of CE in the subject of LGBTQ cultural competency and three (3) hours must be in a topic designated as a public health priority


    Continuing Education Requirements for License Renewal

    Continuing Education must include the following

    Social Workers must complete 40 hours of continuing education to include: six (6) hours of in person ethics, two (2) hours of LGBTQ cultural competency, and 10% (4 hours) of Public Health Priorities . Please be advised that the live/in-person CE requirement has been suspended for this renewal period due to the public health emergency.


    Continuing Education Requirements for License Renewal

    Audiology Assistants:Continuing Education must include the following

    Ten (10) CEs which shall include one (1) CE in ethics, two (2) CE in LGBTQ, 10% (1 hours) of Public Health Priorities and two (2) hours of continuing education on SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccines.

    Audiologists:Continuing Education must include the following

    Twenty (20) CEs which shall include one (1) CE in ethics, two (2) CE in LGBTQ, 10% (2 hours) of Public Health Priorities and two (2) hours of continuing education on SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccines.

    Speech-Language Pathologists:Continuing Education must include the following

    Twenty (20) CEs which shall include one (1) CE in ethics, two (2) CE in LGBTQ, 10% (2 hours) of Public Health Priorities and two (2) hours of continuing education on SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccines.

    Speech-Language Pathology Assistants:Continuing Education must include the following

    Ten (10) CEs which shall include one (1) CE in ethics, two (2) CE in LGBTQ, 10% (1 hours) of Public Health Priorities and two (2) hours of continuing education on SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccines

    CEs for Dual Licensure Applicants ONLY: Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists:Continuing Education must include the following

    Thirty (30) CEs which shall include One (1) hour of Ethics, Two (2) hours of LGBTQ, Five (5) hours of each the audiology and speech-language pathology disciplines, 10% (3 hours) of Public Health Priorities and two (2) hours of continuing education on SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccines.

    Continuing Education Requirements for License Renewal

    Marriage and Family Therapists: Continuing Education must include the following

    Thirty (30) CEs which shall include six (6) CEs in ethics, two (2) CEs in LGBTQ cultural competency, and 10% (3 hours) of Public Health Priorities.

    Continuing Education Requirements for License Renewal

    Licensed Professional Counselors: Continuing Education must include the following

    Forty (40) CEs which shall include six (6) CEs in ethics, four (4) CEs in trauma counseling, two (2) CEs in LGBTQ, and two (2) hours of continuing education on SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccines

    Certified Addiction Counselors I: Continuing Education must include the following

    Forty (40) CEs which shall include six (6) CEs in ethics, four (4) CEs in trauma counseling, two (2) CEs in LGBTQ and two (2) hours of continuing education on SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccines

    Certified Addiction Counselors II: Continuing Education must include the following

    Forty (40) CEs which shall include six (6) CEs in ethics, four (4) CEs in trauma counseling, two (2) CEs in LGBTQ and two (2) hours of continuing education on SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccines

    Continuing Education Requirements for License Renewal

    Pursuant to regulation #8306.4 beginning with the licensure period ending February 28, 2022, an applicant for renewal of a license shall:

    Have completed a minimum of fifteen (15) contact hours of approved continuing education credit during the two (2) year period preceding the date the license expires, which

    1)Shall include at least two (2) hours of continuing education on cultural competency or specialized clinical training focusing on patients or clients who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender nonconforming, queer, or question their sexual orientation or gender identity and expression ("LGBTQ") meeting the requirements of D.C. Official Code § 3-1205.10(b)(5) (2016 Repl.); and

    2)At least ten percent (10%) of the total required continuing education shall be in the subjects determined by the Director as public health priorities of the District every five (5) years or less frequently, as deemed appropriate by the Director, with notice of the subject matter published in the D.C. Register


    Continuing Education Requirements for License Renewal

    Recreation Therapist: Continuing Education must include the following

    2 hours of LGBTQ

    2 hours in Public Health Priorities

    Continuing Education Requirements for License Renewal

    Fifty (50) hours of approved continuing medical education (CME). For this renewal period, all CMEs may be completed online

    At least ten percent (10%) of the 50 required CMEs shall be in the subjects related to the public health Policy Statement on Identifying Public Health Issues for Continuing Education.

    Two (2) hours of the fifty (50) required CMEs shall be in LGBTQ competence.

    The CME credits may include the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.

    Continuing Education Requirements for License Renewal

    At least ten percent (10%) or four (4) hours of the 38 required CEUs shall be in the subjects related to public health: Policy Statement on Identifying Public Health Issues for Continuing Education

    Two (2) hours of the thirty-eight (38) required CEUs shall be in cultural competence and appropriate clinical treatment specifically for individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender non-conforming, queer, or questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity and expression.

    Thirty-two (32) CEU hours shall be directly related to the practice of optometry.

    Continuing Education Requirements for License Renewal

    VETERINARIAN:Continuing Education must include the following

    2 Hours of LGBTQ

    At least 10% (3.6 hours) of the 36 hours shall be in 1 or more of the following areas:

    Staff management, continuity in assigning the same nursing staff to the same resident; creating a resident-centered environment; activities of daily living and instrumental activities of dialing living; wound care; pain management; prevention and treatment of depression; prevention of pressure ulcers; urinary incontinence management, discharge planning, and community transition; fall prevention; geriatric social services and individual competency; and behavior management


    Continuing Education Requirements for License Renewal

    Psychologists and Psychology Associates: 30 APA-Approved CEs total to include: 3 hours in ethics, 2 hours in LGBTQ, and 10% (3 hours) in public health priorities. CEs must be taken between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021. Please be advised that CEs can be completed either via online live program or on demand for this renewal cycle due to public health emergency.

    PSYCHOLOGISTS New CE Requirement: In addition to any other CE requirements, you must complete on or before September 30, 2021, Two (2) hours of continuing education on SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccines, including, but not limited to, SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccine safety, best practices for counseling patients about SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccines, and SARS‐CoV‐2 vaccine efficacy and effectiveness. The new CE requirement may be counted as hours required for public health priorities training hours or optional training hours where applicable.

    ·

    If you are renewing for the first time, CEs are not required.

    Continuing Education Requirements for License Renewal

    Occupational Therapist:Continuing Education must include the following

    Twenty Four (24) hours of continuing education (CE) every two (2) years, which includes 2 hours of LGBTQ, and 2.4 hours in Public Health Priorities.

    Occupational Therapist Assistant:Continuing Education must include the following

    Twelve (12) hours of continuing education (CE) every two (2) years, which includes 2 hours of LGBTQ, and 1.2 hours in Public Health Priorities.


    Continuing Education Requirements for License Renewal

    HHA:Continuing Education must include the following

    In-Service Training or Continuing Education

    HHAs must complete twenty-four (24) hours of in-service training or continuing education in the area of health or nursing needs of an assigned client population for the period of October 31, 2019 through October 30, 2021 and eight (8) hours of employment under the supervision of a RN or other licensed health professional within the last 24 months. The in-service hours should include two (2) hours for LGBTQ and three (3) hours for HIV/AIDS.

    Work Requirement

    Any HHA that has not worked eight (8) hours within the last two (2) years will not be able to renew their certification.


    Continuing Education Requirements for License Renewal

    TME:Continuing Education must include the following

    In-Service Training or Continuing Education

    TMEs must complete twelve (12) hours of in-service training in the area of medication administration for the period of November 1, 2019 through October 31, 2021.


    Continuing Education Requirements for License Renewal

    Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Continuing Education must include the following

    LPNs MUST COMPLETE 18 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION (MUST INCLUDE 2 HOURS FOR LGBTQ AND 3 HOURS OF HIV/AIDS).

    ANY OF THE FOLLOWING METHODS OF COMPLIANCE MAY BE UTILIZED

    CONTACT HOUR OPTION(May be used if you have completed continuing education offerings.)

    DOCUMENTATION NEEDED

    Certificates of completion from an approved continuing education provider. Certificates must show the number of hours received, date of completion and approved provider.

    ACADEMIC OPTION

    May be used when you have completed a course leading towards a degree in nursing or any academic course relevant to the practice of nursing.

    DOCUMENTATION NEEDED

    Official school transcript

    TEACHING OPTION

    May be used if you have developed and taught a course or educational offering for a continuing education provider approved by an accrediting body or Board of Nursing. Four (4) Contact hours for each approved contact hour Please note: This is not an option for nurses required to develop and teach continuing education courses as a condition of employment.

    DOCUMENTATION NEEDED (any of the following)

    Verification form indicating your name, the name of the accrediting body and the number of contact hours AND Letter from an accrediting body acknowledging their approval of your course

    AUTHOR OR EDITOR OPTION

    Author of a book chapter or peer reviewed article (if the manuscript has been published or accepted for publication during the period for which credit is claimed. Twenty-four Contact Hours Awarded.

    DOCUMENTATION NEEDED (any of the following)

    Letter of acceptance OR Copy of title page of the book or article (for articles, include the name of the journal, if not indicated on the title page) OR Copy of page listing you as editor PLEASE NOTE: All continuing education must be relevant to your current field of practice.

    Continuing Education Requirements for License Renewal

    Physical Therapist Assistant: Continuing Education must include the following

    Thirty (30) CEs which shall include 2 hours of LGBTQ, and 3 hours in Public Health Priorities. No more than ½ of the required credits may be accepted from the online course, home study courses, video courses, telecourses, video conference of Public Health Priorities.

    Physical Therapist: Continuing Education must include the following

    Forty (40) CEs which shall include 2 hours of LGBTQ, and 4 hours in Public Health Priorities. No more than ½ of the required credits may be accepted from the online course, home study courses, video courses, telecourses, video conference of Public Health Priorities.

    Continuing Education Requirements for License Renewal

    Massage Therapist: Continuing Education must include the following

    Fourteen (14) CEs which shall include 3 hours of professional ethics, 9 hours of message-related course work, 6 of which shall be hands-on, massage technique course(s) completed in a live classroom setting, and 2 hours of LGBTQ continuing education; 1.4 hours in Public Health Priorities.

    Continuing Education Requirements for License Renewal

    Respiratory Care Practitioner: Continuing Education must include the following

    Sixteen (16) CEs which shall include 2 hours of LGBTQ, and 1.6 hours in Public Health Priorities.

    Continuing Education Requirements for License Renewal

    PHARMACIST

    Completed a minimum of forty (40) contact hours of continuing education credit in approved programs, which shall include at least

    Two (2) hours in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) training

    Two (2) hours in medication/dispensing error training during the two (2) year period preceding the date the license expires.

    Two (2) hours of continuing education on cultural competency or specialized clinical training focusing on patients or clients who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender non-conforming, queer, or question their sexual orientation or gender identity and expression ("LGBTQ")

    Please note that the requirement of ten (10) live continuing education credits for pharmacist licensure renewal will be waived for the March 1, 2019-February 28, 2021 renewal cycle.

    Upload NABP CPE Monitor Activity Transcript.

    VACCINATION AND IMMUNIZATION AGENT:

    In accordance with subsection 6512.3 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations for Pharmacists:Two (2) hours of continuing education credit relevant to the administration of immunizations and vaccinations.

    PHARMACY TECHNICIAN:

    Complete a minimum of 20 contact hours of CE credits during the two years preceding the date the registration expires.

    Two (2) hours in Pharmacy Law

    Two (2) hours in medication safety

    Two (2) hours of continuing education on cultural competency or specialized clinical training focusing on patients or clients who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender non-conforming, queer, or question their sexual orientation or gender identity and expression ("LGBTQ")

    Upload NABP CPE Monitor Activity Transcript.

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