(a) "Program Director" or "Interim Program Director" means a registered dental hygienist or dentist who has the authority and responsibility to administer the educational program in accordance with approved accreditation standards referenced in subsection (c) of section 1103 of this article. The educational program may have an Interim Program Director for a maximum of twelve (12) months. The director shall have a full-time appointment as defined by the institution, whose primary responsibility is for the operation, supervision, evaluation and revision of the program. The program director shall meet the following minimum qualifications: (1) Possess an active, current dental or dental hygiene license issued by the Dental Hygiene Board or the Dental Board of California (DBC), with no disciplinary actions;(2) Possess a master's or higher degree from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation;(3) Documentation of two (2) years' experience teaching in pre- or post-licensure registered dental hygiene or dental programs. This requirement may be waived for an Interim Program Director; and(4) Documentation of a minimum of 2,000 hours in direct patient care as a registered dental hygienist, or working with a registered dental hygienist.(b) "Program faculty" means an individual having a full-time or part-time agreement with the institution to instruct one or more of the courses in the educational program's curriculum. The individual shall hold a baccalaureate degree or higher from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation, and possess the following: an active California dental or dental hygiene license or special permit with no disciplinary actions; or a postsecondary credential generally recognized in the field of instruction; or a degree in the subject being taught or evaluated. All program faculty shall have documented background in educational methodology every two years, consistent with teaching assignments. (1) Clinical teaching faculty shall have direct patient care experience within the previous five (5) years in the dental hygiene area to which he or she is assigned, which can be met by either: two (2) years' experience providing direct patient care as a registered dental hygienist or dentist; or one (1) academic year of dental or dental hygienist level clinical teaching experience.(2) Didactic teaching faculty shall possess the following minimum qualifications: Current knowledge of the specific subjects taught, which can be met by either: having completed twelve (12) hours of continuing education in the designated subject area; or two (2) semester units or three (3) quarter units of dental hygiene education related to the designated dental hygiene area; or have national certification in the designated dental hygiene area.(c) Faculty Responsibilities. (1) Each faculty member shall assume responsibility and accountability for instruction, evaluation of students, and planning and implementing curriculum content as required by the educational program.(2) Each faculty member shall participate in an orientation prior to teaching, including, but not limited to, the educational program's curriculum, policies and procedures, strategies for teaching, and student supervision and evaluation.(3) Each faculty member shall be competent in the area in which he or she teaches.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 1105.1
1. New section filed 4-20-2016; operative 4-20-2016 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2016, No. 17).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b), redesignating and amending former subsections (c)-(d) as new subsections (b)(1)-(2) and subsection relettering filed 8-10-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 32).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a)(1) filed 5-10-2022 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2022, No. 19). Note: Authority cited: Section 1905, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 1905 and 1941, Business and Professions Code.
1. New section filed 4-20-2016; operative 4/20/2016 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2016, No. 17).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b), redesignating and amending former subsections (c)-(d) as new subsections (b)(1)-(2) and subsection relettering filed 8-10-2017 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2017, No. 32).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a)(1) filed 5-10-2022 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2022, No. 19).