DC HEALTH HAS MOVED!

On February 23, 2024, the DC Department of Health (DC Health) relocated.
The Health Regulation and Licensing Administration's
Processing Center and other offices are located at:

DC Health
2201 Shannon Place SE
Washington, DC 20020

(The new building is 0.3 miles from the Anacostia Metro)

Licensure Processing Center Hours:
The License Processing Center is open to the public Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 am – 1 pm, and Wednesday, 9 am - 3:30 pm (except holidays).

Office Hours:
Licensing Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 am - 4:45 pm (except holidays).

Application packages:
The Board of Rehabilitative Therapies is made up of three professions:

• Audiology and Speech Language Pathology
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy

Contact Information:

• Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology: [email protected]
• Occupational Therapy: [email protected]
• Physical Therapy: [email protected]

Continuing Education Adjustment During Transition
All Boards have approved acceptance of 50% of the Continuing Education (CE) requirements for licensees who have received less than two (2) years on their license term during this transition period. This applies only to this one‑time transition into the birth‑month renewal cycle. License holders are still responsible for the two (2) LGBTQ Cultural Competency and the 10% Public Health Priorities.

Criminal Background Check

• Criminal Background Check

Online License Application (New and Renewal)

• Online License Application (New and Renewal)

Continuing Education Course Application

• Continuing Education Application

Licensure Search

• Search for a Health Professional

License Verification

• Get a License Verification

Reporting a Name, Address, Email, or Phone Number Change

• Change of Information Form

Authorization to Release Information

• Authorization to Release Information Form

Discipline

• File a Complaint
• Disciplinary Action Taken (to come)

Policy Statements

• Policy Statement on Continuing Education Requirement 

Health Occupations Revision Act

• DC Health Occupations Revision Act (HORA) 

Board Meeting Materials

• Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Board Meetings
The Board meets monthly on the second Wednesday every month at 10am. Please note that meeting dates can change. You may access the meeting via the link below:

https://dcnet.webex.com/dcnet/j.php?MTID=mc7848269dc62852ce3a584c26bbb6062

In 2025, the Board plans to meet:

• September 10, 2025

For FY 26, the Board plans to meet on the following dates:

• October 8, 2025
• November 12, 2025
• December 10, 2025
• January 14, 2026 (Canceled)
• February 11, 2026
• March 11, 2026
• April 8, 2026
• May 13, 2026 (Canceled)
• June 10, 2026 (In- Person)
• July 8, 2026 (In-Person)
• September 9, 2026 (In-Person)

Notices:

2025 Public Notice: Identifying Public Health Issues for Continuing Education Effective October 1, 2025

Change to the Term of License, Certificate and Registration Effective Date June 16, 2024 DC Health is transitioning all professional licenses, certificates, and registrations to a birth‑month renewal cycle. All credentials issued on or after June 16, 2024, will expire on the last day of the holder’s birth month. This will also apply to renewing licensees beginning September 2024. Your new expiration date will always fall on the last day of your birth month. If your birthday is in an odd year, your future renewals will occur in odd years (and the same for even years). Applies to all new and renewal applicants. Continuing Education Adjustment During Transition All Boards have approved acceptance of 50% of the Continuing Education (CE) requirements for licensees who have received less than two (2) years on their license term during this transition period. This applies only to this one‑time transition into the birth‑month renewal cycle. License holders are still responsible for the two (2) LGBTQ Cultural Competency and the 10% Public Health Priorities.

Criminal Background Check (CBC) Requirement Effective immediately, all applicants will be required to complete a new CBC for each application submitted. Please select link below to access notice from DC Health regarding the CBC requirement: CBC Requirement Notice from DC Health

ALERT: PHONE SCAM DC HEALTH has become aware of a PHISHING PHONE SCAM in which individuals pose as DC Health representatives to request money. Please be advised that DC Health representatives will never contact you with a request for money. FBI Warns Individuals Employed in the Health Care Industry of the Ongoing Scam - FBI fbi.gov