§ 3–1209.07. Nursing assistive personnel; registration or certification required.

(a) A registration or certification is required for a person seeking to practice as nursing assistive personnel in the District in accordance with the rules issued by the Mayor.

(b) The Mayor shall, pursuant to Chapter 5 of Title 2, issue rules setting forth the standards of education and experience required to qualify as nursing assistive personnel.

(c) The Mayor shall allow for a registration or certification of an applicant who is at least 16 years of age; provided, that the applicant shall have obtained or be enrolled and is actively pursuing a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma as that term is defined in § 4-205.61(6).