Section 1081.3 - [Operative 1/1/2025] Orthodontic Assistant Written Examination(a) Prior to issuance of a permit, an applicant for a permit as an orthodontic assistant ("OA") shall complete and achieve a criterion-referenced passing score on the Board's Orthodontic Assistant Examination ("examination"). The examination is a written, task-oriented examination encompassing the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to competently perform the duties of an OA specified in Section 1750.3 of the Code including, recognition of the duties assignable to an OA, knowledge of California and federal laws as they relate to the duties of OAs, and the ability to recognize and apply ethical principles as they relate to the duties of OAs.(b) Such examination shall test applicants in any or all of the content areas, tasks and associated knowledge statements listed in "Table 13 -- Orthodontic Assistant Examination Outline," which is hereby incorporated by reference and published in the document entitled "Occupational Analysis of the Orthodontic Assistant Practice" by the Department of Consumer Affairs' Office of Professional Examination Services, dated April 2021.(c) As used in this section, "criterion-referenced passing score" is a passing score for the examination established by the modified Angoff standard setting method. This method includes the use of OA permitholders and a test development specialist and determines through evaluation and rating of each exam question that the passing score represents entry level competence to practice in the profession as specified in subsection (b).Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 1081.3
Note: Authority cited: Section 1614, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 1750.2, 1743, 1752.1 and 1753, Business and Professions Code.
1. New section filed 11-20-2024; operative 1/1/2025 (Register 2024, No. 47).