D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-10705
Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 17-10705 - COMPETENCY EXAMINATION, CLINICAL EVALUATION, AND ON- SITE INSPECTION10705.1 In order to receive a certification for a Class I, II, or III certification, the dentist who will perform the administration shall pass prior to receiving a certification from the Board the following:
(a) The Dental Sedation/Anesthesia Competency Assessment Exam for the specific level of sedation for the level of certification sought that is administered by an organization recognized by the Board; and(b) A clinical evaluation conducted by an organization recognized by the Board, consistent with the age level of the patients treated by the dentist, which shall include a demonstration of: (1) The administration to a patient who is receiving dental treatment of the type of anesthesia or sedation for which the dentist is applying for a certification;(2) Simulated emergencies in the surgical area of the dental office with participation by the members of the staff who are trained to handle emergencies;(3) A dental procedure utilizing the type of anesthesia or sedation for which the dentist is applying for a certification;(4) Any anesthesia or sedation technique that is routinely employed during the administration of anesthesia or sedation;(5) The appropriate monitoring of a patient during anesthesia or sedation; and(6) The observation of a patient during recovery and the time allowed for recovery.10705.2 The dentist who will perform the administration shall under go an on-site physical facility inspection of the facility conducted by an organization recognized by the Board, of the facility's equipment, and the credentials of the personnel to determine if the personnel, equipment, and facility requirements have been met.
10705.3 The clinical evaluation required by § 10705.1(b) of this chapter shall require the participation of the clinical office staff, and shall include evaluating the treatment of at least the following:
(b) Foreign body airway obstruction;(c) Emergency airway management;(d) Emesis and aspiration;(e) Acute allergic reaction;(h) Conditions requiring advanced cardiac life support, including: (3) Ventricular fibrillation;(10) Venipuncture complications.10705.4 The clinical evaluator shall hold a certification at the same or higher level as the certification sought by the applicant being evaluated.
10705.5 To the extent practicable, the clinical evaluator shall provide the results of the evaluation to the Board in writing within seven (7) days of an applicant's evaluation.
10705.6 The Board shall:
(a) Review the results of the evaluation; and(b) Notify the applicant of the results in a timely manner.10705.7 If requested, an applicant shall be provided with a copy of the evaluation provided to the Board.
10705.8 The applicant shall be responsible for all evaluation, inspection, and examination costs.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-10705
Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 8806 (7/17/2020)