Iowa Admin. Code r. 650-29.11

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 8, October 30, 2024

Rule 650-29.11 - Requirements for issuance of a moderate sedation or general anesthesia permit

(1) No dentist shall administer moderate sedation, deep sedation or general anesthesia for dental patients unless the dentist possesses a current permit issued by the board.

(2) A dentist who intends to obtain a sedation permit must submit a completed application and pay the fee specified in 650-Chapter 15.

(3) To qualify for a moderate sedation permit, the applicant shall have successfully completed the following education and training:

a. A training program, approved by the board, that consists of a minimum of 60 hours of instruction and management of at least 20 patients, or an accredited residency program that includes formal training and clinical experience in moderate sedation.

b. Training that includes rescuing patients from a deeper level of sedation than intended, including managing the airway, intravascular or intraosseous access, and reversal medications.

c. For a dentist who intends to utilize moderate sedation on pediatric or ASA III or IV patients: an accredited residency program that includes formal training in anesthesia and clinical experience in managing pediatric or ASA III or IV patients.

(4) To qualify for a general anesthesia permit, the applicant shall have successfully completed the following education and training:

a. An advanced education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation that provides training in deep sedation and general anesthesia.

b. A minimum of one year of advanced training in anesthesiology and related academic subjects beyond the undergraduate dental school level, in a training program approved by the ACC.

c. Formal training in airway management.

d. Current ACLS certification.

(5) Prior to issuance of a new permit, all facilities where the applicant intends to provide sedation services must have passed inspection by the board or designated agent.

(6) The applicant may be required to complete a peer review evaluation, if requested by the ACC, prior to issuance of a permit.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 650-29.11

ARC 1194C, IAB 11/27/2013, effective 11/4/2013

Amended by IAB July 17, 2019/Volume XLII, Number 2, effective 8/21/2019