D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9621
A nursing assistant trainee may practice only in accordance with the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 15, 1986 (Act) (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code §§ 3-1203.01, et seq. (2016 Repl.)) and this chapter.
A trainee who is fulfilling educational requirements of this chapter may engage in supervised practice without a District of Columbia certification.
All supervised practice of a trainee shall take place under the general or immediate supervision of an RN or LPN.
A trainee shall identify himself or herself as a trainee before practicing.
A trainee shall not receive compensation of any nature, directly or indirectly, from a client or a client's family member.
The nurse supervising the trainee shall be responsible for all practice by a trainee during the period of supervision and may be subject to disciplinary action for trainee violations of the Act or this chapter.
The Board may deny an application for certification by, or take other disciplinary action against, a trainee who is found to have violated the Act or this chapter. The Board may, in addition to any other disciplinary actions permitted by the Act, revoke, suspend, or restrict the privilege of the trainee.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9621