Ala. Admin. Code r. 270-X-4-.03

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024

Section 270-X-4-.03 - Approval For Training, Educational, Technical, Vocational, Or Any Other Institution Providing Instruction For Dental Assistants

Pursuant to the provisions of Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-9-43(5), any training, educational, technical, vocational, or any other institution which provides instruction for dental assistants shall be required to obtain APPROVED STATUS from the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama (hereinafter "Board")/ if they wish to be listed as an approved program for the ADHP prerequisites, under the following procedure:

(1) For Board approval, any training, educational, technical, vocational or any other institution (hereinafter collectively referred to as "institution") shall meet the applicable requirements and standards for such instruction as approved or adopted by the American Dental Association, a copy of these requirements and standards being available to the said institutions upon request to the secretary-treasurer of the Board.

(2) In determining whether the instruction at the institution meets and satisfies the requirements and standards for the same then in effect, the Board or any authorized representative(s) may conduct onsite inspections and examinations of the institution and may require the institution to submit any written information or material which the Board or its authorized representative(s) may deem necessary and appropriate. If the institution fails or refuses to allow the Board or its authorized representative(s) to conduct onsite inspections and examinations or refuses or fails to submit, after notice, and within a reasonable period of time to be determined by the Board or its authorized representative(s), any required written information or material, the Board shall deny the institution APPROVED STATUS and give the institution notice thereof in writing.

(3) If the Board determines that the instruction provided by the institution meets the requirements and standards of the Board then in effect for the same, the institution shall be so notified by the Board in writing as soon as practicable.

(4) If the Board determines that the instruction provided by the institution does not meet the requirements and standards of the Board then in effect for the same, the Board shall so notify the institution in writing as soon as practicable, said notice to include at least the following:

(a) The reasons why the instruction at the institution did not meet or satisfy the requirements or standards of the Board then in effect.

(b) The specific requirements or standards that the institution failed to meet or satisfy.

(c) A reasonable period of time to be determined by the Board or its authorized representative(s) in which the institution can correct the deficiencies so noted or otherwise satisfy or meet the Board's requirements or standards then in effect.

(5) If the institution fails to meet or satisfy the requirements or standards of the Board then in effect after notice and opportunity as provided in subsection (4) above, the Board shall deny the institution APPROVED STATUS.

(6) The Board may withdraw APPROVED STATUS of an institution providing instruction if it deems such action shall be necessary or in the best interest of the people of this state or to protect the health, safety, or welfare of the people in this state.

(7) Each institution with APPROVED STATUS must request in writing renewal approval on an annual basis. In deciding whether to grant any renewal, the Board may utilize any of the procedures contained in subsections (1) through (5) above.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 270-X-4-.03

Filed September 28, 1982. Amended: February 14, 2005; effective March 21, 2005. Amended: Filed February 22, 2012; effective March 28, 2012. Amended: Filed April 17, 2013; effective May 22, 2013.

Author: James S. Ward

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-9-2, 34-9-43.