21 N.C. Admin. Code 16W.0102

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 11, December 2, 2024

Section 16W .0102 - TRAINING FOR PUBLIC HEALTH HYGIENISTS

(a) Prior to performing clinical procedures pursuant to G.S. 90-233(a) under the direction of a licensed dentist, a public health hygienist shall have:

(1) five years of experience in clinical dental hygiene;

(2) unexpired CPR certification, taken in a live hands-on course;

(3) six hours of continuing education in medical emergencies each year in addition to the minimum continuing education required for license renewal; and

(4) other training as may be required by the Oral Health Section of the Department of Health and Human Services.

(b) For purposes of this Rule, a minimum of 4,000 hours, the majority of which must be spent performing prophylaxis or periodontal debridement under the supervision of a licensed dentist, shall be equivalent to five years experience in clinical dental hygiene.

(c) Notwithstanding Subparagraph (a)(1) and Paragraph (b) of this Rule, a public health hygienist may place sealants under the direction of a licensed dentist if the hygienist has a minimum of 2,000 hours of clinical experience assisting in the placement of sealants with the Oral Health Section of the Department of Health and Human Services.

21 N.C. Admin. Code 16W .0102

Authority G.S. 90-223; 90-233(a);
Temporary Adoption Eff. October 1, 1999;
Eff. April 1, 2001;
Amended Eff. July 1, 2015;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 9, 2018;
Amended Eff. October 1, 2019.

Authority G.S. 90-223; 90-233(a);
Temporary Adoption Eff. October 1, 1999;
Eff. April 1, 2001.

Amended by North Carolina Register Volume 30, Issue 03, August 03, 2015 effective 7/1/2015.

Amended by North Carolina Register Volume 34, Issue 09, November 1, 2019 effective 10/1/2019.