Section 5-8 - Application Process for Administering Deep Sedation and/or General Anesthesia (a) The applicant shall submit a completed application, including fees, and provide evidence of: - (i) Current certification in ACLS or PALS;
- (ii) Demonstrating competency and/or training in administering deep sedation and/or general anesthesia within two (2) years immediately preceding the application as follows:
- (A) Completion of a residency program that includes training in sedation and/or general anesthesia that is approved by CODA, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, the American Osteopathic Association or any successor organization to any of the foregoing; or
- (B) Completion of a post-doctoral training program (e.g., oral and maxillofacial surgery) that affords comprehensive and appropriate training necessary to administer and manage deep sedation and/or general anesthesia that is approved by CODA.
(b) While reviewing a completed application, the ARC shall consider any pending complaints before the Board against applicant. The ARC may grant applicant approval to proceed with onsite clinical inspection as defined in Section 11.
(c) Applicant shall be responsible for payment of inspection fee to inspectors.
(d) After successfully passing an onsite clinical inspection, the Board shall issue a sedation permit to applicant.