D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-5503

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 17-5503 - EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS EDUCATED IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES

5503.1

An applicant who completed an educational program in a foreign country, which program was not approved in accordance with § 5502.1, shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board in accordance with § 504(m) of the Act, D.C. Official Code § 3-1205.04(m) of the following:

(a) That the applicant's education and training are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter and the Act;

(b) That the applicant successfully completed the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) examination by submitting a certificate from CGFNS; and

(c) That the applicant has spoken and written competency in English by documenting one of the following:

(1) Graduation from a nursing program where English was the only language of instruction throughout the applicant's inclusive dates of attendance;

(2) Successful completion of the Test of Spoken English (TSE) examination with a passing score of fifty (50);

(3) Successful completion of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination with a passing score of six (6.0) overall with a spoken band score of seven (7.0); or

(4) Provide proof that the applicant has completed a total of twelve (12) months of full-time employment in the United States during the two (2) years immediately preceding the date of application.

5503.2

If a document required by this chapter is in a language other than English, an applicant shall arrange for its translation into English by a translation service acceptable to the Board and shall submit the translation signed by the translator attesting to its accuracy.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-5503

Final Rulemaking published at 36 DCR 632, 633 (January 20, 1989); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 54 DCR 701 (January 26, 2007)