Section 172-57-008 - COURSE APPROVAL CRITERIAThe following criteria must be met to obtain approval for all courses except for simple restoration for one surface, complex restorations for multiple surfaces:
(A) Be part of an accredited dental hygiene training program or be provided as a separate course by a program accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation or a substantially equivalent accrediting organization;(B) Be taught by an instructor who is qualified by education and experience; and(C) Provide the attendee with written verification of demonstrated competency upon completion of the course.008.01INTERIM THERAPEUTIC RESTORATION TECHNIQUE. To obtain approval as a course on interim therapeutic restoration technique the course must include both written and practical examinations to determine whether a student has demonstrated the necessary knowledge and proficiency to perform interim therapeutic restoration technique.008.02WRITING PRESCRIPTIONS FOR MOUTH RINSES AND FLUORIDE PRODUCTS. To obtain approval as a course on writing prescriptions for mouth rinses and fluoride products the course must include written examinations to determine whether the student has demonstrated the necessary knowledge and proficiency to write prescriptions for mouth rinses and fluoride products.008.03ADMINISTERING AND TITRATING NITROUS OXIDE ANALGESIA. To obtain approval as a course on administering and titrating nitrous oxide analgesia the course must include both written and practical examinations to determine whether a student has acquired the necessary knowledge and proficiency to administer and titrate nitrous oxide analgesia.008.04MINOR DENTURE ADJUSTMENTS. To obtain approval as a course on minor denture adjustments the course must include both written and practical examinations to determine whether a student has acquired the necessary knowledge and proficiency to perform minor denture adjustments.008.05SIMPLE RESTORATION FOR ONE SURFACE. To obtain approval as a simple restoration for one surface course the course must:(A) Be offered as a separate course by a program accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation or a substantially equivalent accrediting organization;(B) Be led by an instructor of the course who is qualified by education and experience;(C) Provide the attendee with written verification of demonstrated competency upon completion of the course; and(D) Include both written and practical examinations to determine whether the student has acquired the necessary knowledge and proficiency to place simple restorations for one surface which can include Class I, Class V, or Class VI.008.06COMPLEX RESTORATIONS FOR MULTIPLE SURFACES. To obtain approval as a complex restorations for multiple surfaces course the course must: (A) Be offered as a separate course by a program accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation or a substantially equivalent accrediting organization;(B) Be led by an instructor of the course who is qualified by education and experience;(C) Provide the attendee with written verification of demonstrated competency upon completion of the course; and(D) Include both written and practical examinations to determine whether a student has acquired the necessary knowledge and proficiency to perform complex restorations for multiple surfaces which can include Class II, Class III, or Class IV.008.07ADMINISTERING LOCAL ANESTHESIA. To obtain approval as a course on administering local anesthesia the course must:(A) Be offered by a program accredited by a regional or professional accrediting organization which is recognized by the United States Department of Education; and(B) Meet the requirements set out in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1132(2).008.08COURSE CHANGES. All entities with approved courses must inform the Board of any changes in course objectives and content at the time such change occurs.008.09CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. Courses that fail to meet the criteria for approval may be denied approval or have the approval rescinded by the Board or Department, as applicable.172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 57, § 008
Adopted effective 4/20/2020Amended effective 12/23/2020Amended effective 6/2/2024