(a) For the purposes of this section, the term “phlebotomist” means an unlicensed person trained in the proper procedure for withdrawing blood by venipuncture or skin puncture for clinical laboratory test purposes.
(b) A person who is engaged as a phlebotomist in the District of Columbia shall register with the Mayor, renew the registration as required by rule, and pay the required registration fee established by the Mayor.
(c) Any person registered to practice as a phlebotomist shall work under the general supervision of a licensed physician, advanced practice nurse, or other licensed health professional as the Mayor determines by rule.
(Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 912; as added May 2, 2015, D.C. Law 20-272, § 2(g), 62 DCR 1911.)
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 3 - District of Columbia Boards and Commissions
Chapter 12 - Health Occupations Boards
Subchapter IX - Related Occupations; Registration Requirements; Prohibited Actions
§ 3–1209.01. Naturopathy. [Repealed]
§ 3–1209.02. Dance and recreation therapy
§ 3–1209.03. Registered acupuncture therapist
§ 3–1209.04. Addiction counselor. [Repealed]
§ 3–1209.06. Psychology associate
§ 3–1209.07. Nursing assistive personnel
§ 3–1209.08. Personal fitness trainer
§ 3–1209.09. Audiology assistants
§ 3–1209.10. Speech-language pathology assistants