Iowa Admin. Code r. 650-22.5

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024

Rule 650-22.5 - Examination requirements

An applicant for dental assistant radiography qualification shall successfully pass an examination in dental radiography.

(1) Examination may be completed as part of one of the following:

a. The board's examination for dental assistants, which includes sections on infection control/hazardous materials, radiography, and jurisprudence;

b. A board-approved examination in the area of dental radiography;

c. The DANB's Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) Examination;

d. An examination in the area of dental radiography administered by accredited dental assisting programs; or

e. A board-approved continuing education course in the area of dental radiography, which includes a posttest examination at the conclusion of the course.

(2) A score of 75 percent or better on a board-approved examination shall be considered successful completion of the examination. The board accepts the passing standard established by the DANB for applicants who take the DANB's RHS Examination.

(3) A dental assistant must meet such other requirements as may be imposed by the board's approved dental assistant testing centers.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 650-22.5

Amended by IAB June 21, 2017/Volume XXXIX, Number 26, effective 7/26/2017

Amended by IAB February 26, 2020/Volume XLII, Number 18, effective 4/1/2020

Amended by IAB November 16, 2022/Volume XLV, Number 10, effective 12/21/2022