Md. Code Regs. 10.44.04.31

Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 10.44.04.31 - Board-Approved Course of Instruction for Prescribing and Administering Medication

The 4-hour Board-approved course of instruction shall include but not be limited to the following:

A. Responsible medication prescribing;

B. Accuracy in prescription writing;

C. Electronic prescribing;

D. Telephonic prescribing;

E. Professional accountability;

F. Risk management;

G. Safeguarding prescription pads;

H. Application for a National Provider Identifier number;

I. Principles of and prohibitions against drug dispensing by dental hygienists;

J. Chairside medication administration;

K. Proper storage and disposal of medications;

L. Labeling requirements;

M. Drug classifications and scheduling;

N. Controlled substances:

(1) The role of the federal Drug Enforcement Agency; and

(2) The Maryland Prescription Drug Monitoring Program;

O. Recognizing and addressing drug abuse;

P. Review of medical history;

Q. Questioning patients for safe prescribing;

R. Drug Interactions;

S. Premedication - antibiotic prophylaxis;

T. American Dental Hygienists' Association guidelines for prescribing and administering medication;

U. Drug recommendations and dosing;

V. Adverse reactions and hypersensitivities;

W. Medical emergencies and emergency drugs;

X. Adjuvant therapy for nonsurgical periodontal treatment:

Y. Evidence-based decision making for drug therapy;

Z. Conditions and recommended therapies;

AA. Pharmacokinetics - the effect of drugs on the body;

BB. Pharmacodynamics - drug processing;

CC. Specific medications:

(1) Local anesthetics:

(2) Antimicrobials - subgingival and systemic;

(3) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs;

(4) Fluoride preparations;

(5) Over-the-counter medications;

(6) Nutraceuticals and herbal supplements; and

(7) Vitamin and mineral supplements;

DD. Record-keeping requirements for medications prescribed and administered; and

EE. Patient follow-up care.

Md. Code Regs. 10.44.04.31

Regulations .31 adopted effective 49:18 Md. R.819, eff. 9/5/2022