Services
The DC Board of Dentistry regulates the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene in the District. The Board evaluates qualifications, administers exams, and recommends standards and procedures. Moreover, the Board issues licenses, receives and reviews complaints, requests investigations, conducts hearings, and issues an annual report.
The Board of Medicine enhances the health, safety, and well-being of District residents by promoting best practices in health regulation, high quality care and implementing preventive policies.
The DC Board of Medicine regulates the practice of Surgical Assistance by evaluating an applicants qualifications for license and recommending regulations, standards, and procedures.
Learn about the regulations surrounding veterinarian licensing, apply for a license or renewal, search for a vet, or review the licensing status of a vet.
Get information on the Department of Health's Board of Nursing license and certification requirements, regulations and process as well as important resources for candidates. Note that initial CNA applications are now submitted through DC Health’s internal licensing system.
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DC Health College Student Internship Program (DOHCSIP) enhances the educational aspects of the career development process, provides a system of accountability and professionalism and provides an opportunity for students to test their aptitude for, or interest in a selected field.
View the requirements and regulations regarding criminal background checks for applicants for an initial license, registration, or certification; renewal of a license, registration, or certification; reinstatement of a license registration or certification; or person going from an inactive status to active status.
Use our DC Health Contact Directory to connect more quickly and directly to the service division you need.
DOH has formed the Injury Surveillance Advisory Committee to develop a District Trauma System consistent with best practices and national standard guidelines; align our Trauma System to optimize health reform and patient protection under the Affordable Care Act of 2009; and review and report on Injury Surveillance and Trauma Registry data that can be used to decrease injuries, increase trauma capacity, and improve the overall quality of trauma services in the District.
Promoting the continued development of an optimal system of emergency medical and trauma care, DOH's EMS Programs certifies all emergency medical service providers and regulates EMS educational institutions and response organizations in the District.
Find information about licensing, certification and programs targeting health professionals.
The DC 30/ J-1 Waiver encourages international medical graduates to practice in underserved areas of the District for three years in exchange for a waiver of the J-1 visa home residency requirement.
Learn about The Emergency Medical Service Advisory Committee (EMSAC).
DC Health provides application packages and instructions for professional licenses and certification.
Review the regulations, download the application and renewal forms and get information about the licensing of trained medication employees (TMEs).
The District of Columbia’s Veterinary Medical Officer conducts initial and annual inspections of veterinary hospitals, as well as inspections following a complaint, as needed.