Section R. 338.11259 - Licensure by endorsement of dental hygienists; requirementsRule 1259.
(1) An applicant who has never held a RDH license in this state and who is not applying by examination may apply for licensure by endorsement by submitting a completed application, on a form provided by the department, together with the requisite fee.(2) An applicant who is licensed in another state as a dental hygienist is presumed to have met the requirements of section 16186 of the code, MCL 333.16186, if the applicant meets the requirements of the code, R 338.7001 to R 338.7005, any other rules promulgated under the code, and all of the following requirements in subdivisions (a) to (g) of this subrule, subject to subrules (3) and (4) of this rule:(a) Has graduated from a dental hygiene educational program that meets the standards provided in R 338.11303 and provides the department with the original, official transcripts of professional education and documentation of graduation for board evaluation.(b) Has passed all phases of the NBDHE. This requirement is waived for persons who graduated from an accredited school before 1962.(c) The applicant submits proof of successful completion of all parts, written and clinical, of the ADEX examination required in R 338.11223(2) and (3) that is conducted by the CDCA-WREB-CITA, a successor organization, or by another regional testing agency. If the applicant has passed a regional examination or state board examination the applicant may petition the board for review of the regional examination or a state board examination for a determination that it is substantially equivalent under R 338.11257(5) and (6), to all parts, written and clinical, of the ADEX examination that is conducted by the CDCA-WREB-CITA. A passing score on a substantially equivalent examination is the score recommended by the sponsoring organization. However, an applicant shall present evidence to the department of a converted score of 75 or higher on each component of the examination.(d) Holds a license as a dental hygienist that is active and in good standing in another state for at least 1 year before filing an application in this state.(e) Discloses each license, registration, or certification in a health profession or specialty issued by another state, the United States military, the federal government, or another country on the application form.(f) Satisfies the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174, which includes verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are not pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of application.(g) Submits 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.(3) An applicant who is licensed and is practicing as a dental hygienist in another state that required the successful completion of a regional examination or state board, for a minimum of 3 years immediately preceding the application for licensure in this state, meets the requirements of subrule (2)(a), (b), and (c) of this rule.(4) An applicant who is licensed and is practicing as a dental hygienist in another state that does not require the successful completion of a regional examination for a minimum of 3 years immediately preceding the application for licensure in this state, meets the requirement of subrule (2)(a) and (b) of this rule. The applicant may petition the board for a determination that the applicant's credentials are substantially equivalent to the requirements for licensure by endorsement instead of taking an examination.(5) An applicant who currently holds a license as a dental hygienist in Canada but who has never been licensed as a dental hygienist in this state may apply for a license by endorsement and is presumed to meet the requirements of section 16186 of the code, MCL 333.16186, if the applicant meets the requirements of the code, R 338.7001 to R 338.7005, any other rules promulgated under the code, requirements of section 16174 of the code, MCL 333.16174, submits a completed application on a form provided by the department together with the requisite fee, and provides proof of all of the following: (a) The applicant's Canadian license is active and in good standing for at least 1 year before filing an application in this state.(b) The applicant has passed 1 of the following:(i) The National Dental Hygiene Canadian Exam written examination and the ADEX clinical examination.(ii) 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.(c) The applicant has graduated from 1 of the following: (i) A dental hygiene program accredited by CDAC with all training completed in Canada.(ii) A dental hygiene educational program in compliance with the standards in R 338.11303.(f) The applicant discloses each license, registration, or certification in a health profession or specialty issued by another state, the United States military, the federal government, or another country on the application form.(g) The applicant satisfies the requirements of section 16174(2) of the code, MCL 333.16174, which includes verification from the issuing entity showing that disciplinary proceedings are not pending against the applicant and sanctions are not in force at the time of application.(h) Submits 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.(6) The board may deny an application for licensure by endorsement upon finding the existence of a board action in another state for a violation related to applicable provisions of section 16221 of the code, MCL 333.16221, or upon determining that the applicant does not fulfill the requirements of section 16186 of the code, MCL 333.16186.Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.11259
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