Section 1073.3 - Requirements for Approval of RDHAP Educational Programs(a) Requirements of Students: All students must possess a valid, active registered dental hygienist license issued by the Board and hold a current CPR certification in order to be eligible for admission to the program.(b) Administration. Each program shall provide the resources necessary to accomplish education of RDHAPs as specified in this section.(c) Facilities and Equipment. Physical facilities and equipment shall be maintained and replaced in a manner designed to provide students with an educationally optimal environment.(d) Curriculum Organization/Learning Resources.(1) The organization for the curriculum for RDHAPs shall be flexible, creating opportunities for adjustments to and research of advances in the practices of registered dental hygiene in alternative practice. In addition each program shall establish and maintain qualitative standards for proficiency and accomplishment.(2) Students shall have access to dental/medical reference texts, current journals, audiovisual materials and other relevant resources to ensure they achieve and maintain the proficiency standards established by the program.(e) Curriculum Content. Curriculum must include content designed to prepare the student to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate dental hygiene services as an independent practitioner as specified and in accordance with Business and Professions Code Section 1770. The curriculum content shall include, at least the following: (1) Dental Hygiene Technique and Theory, including:(C) Sociology, psychology, and treatment of special populations, including:3. Developmentally disabled(D) Evaluation of Dental Hygiene status and Dental Hygiene treatment planning;(E) Medical histories/terminology;(F) Dental/Medical emergencies.(G) Apply pit, resin or composite fissure sealants At least 75% of instructional hours shall be devoted to the subjects specified in this subsection.
(2) Business Administration and Practice Management.(f) Length of Program. The program shall be not less than 150 hours in length.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 1073.3
1. New section filed 5-31-2000; operative 6-30-2000 (Register 2000, No. 22). Note: Authority cited: Section 1614, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 1768, Business and Professions Code.
1. New section filed 5-31-2000; operative 6-30-2000 (Register 2000, No. 22).