Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.11221

Current through Vol. 24-22, December 15, 2024
Section R. 338.11221 - Licensure by examination to practice dental hygiene

Rule 1221. In addition to meeting the requirements of R 338.7001 to R 338.7005, any other rules promulgated under the code, and section 16174 of the code, MCL 333.16174, an applicant for dental hygienist licensure by examination shall submit a completed application, on a form provided by the department, together with the requisite fee, and meet all of the following requirements:

(a) Graduate from a dental hygiene educational program in compliance with the standards in R 338.11303.
(b) Pass all parts of the NBDHE that is conducted and scored by the JCNDE to qualify for the licensing examination provided for in subdivision (c) of this rule. The requirement does not apply to an applicant who graduated from a dental hygiene program before 1962.
(c) Pass all parts written and clinical, of the ADEX examination that is conducted by the CDCA-WREB-CITA, a successor organization, or by another regional testing agency.
(d) Beginning 6 months after the effective date of this subdivision, submit proof of current certification in BLS or ACLS for healthcare providers with a hands-on component from an agency or organization that grants certification pursuant to standards equivalent to those established by the AHA, earned within the 2-year period before receiving the license.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.11221

1984 AACS; 1997 AACS; 2006 AACS; 2021 AACS; 2023 MR 19, Eff. 10/2/2023