216-40-05 R.I. Code R. § 2.8

Current through April 16, 2024

Section 216-RICR-40-05-2.8 - DAANCE-Certified Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant Licensing Requirements

2.8.1License Requirements

A. No person shall perform any act which constitutes the practice of certified maxillofacial surgery assisting in Rhode Island unless such person is duly licensed in accordance with the Act and this Part as a DAANCE-certified maxillofacial surgery assistant.

1. Furthermore, dental hygienists, public health dental hygienists, DAANCE-certified maxillofacial surgery assistants, DANB-certified assistants and dental assistants, shall perform only those auxiliary dental services, procedures/duties, and under the specified type of supervision, as set forth in § 2.8 of this Part. Those persons listed in R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-31.1-37 are exempt from these requirements.

2.8.2 Qualifications for Licensure- DAANCE-certified Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant

A. An applicant seeking licensure to practice maxillofacial surgery assisting in Rhode Island shall:

1. Be of good moral character;

2. Be eighteen (18) years of age or over;

3. Have successfully completed an approved program for Dental Anesthesia Assistants National Certification Examination (DAANCE) accredited by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons or its designated agency;

4. Be certified as a dental anesthesia assistant by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons or its designated agency;

5. Hold a current certificate of completion of an approved course in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); and be in good standing in each state in which he/she holds a license.

2.8.3Application for Licensure and Fee

A. Application for licensure shall be made on forms provided by the Board which shall be completed and submitted to the Board thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled date of the Board meeting. Such application shall be accompanied by the following documents (non-returnable):

1. A copy of the applicant's state driver's license, a state-issued identification card or such other identification papers acceptable to the Director that include birthdate and a picture;

2. Supporting official documentation of certification by Dental Anesthesia Assistants National Certification Examination;

3. Supporting documentation of certificate of completion of an approved course in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

4. Verification that the licensee is in good standing in state(s) where licensed [if licensed in another state(s)]; and

5. The application fee as set forth in the Rules and Regulations Pertaining to the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department (Part 10-05-2 of this Title) in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-31.1-6.

2.8.4Continuing Education--DAANCE-Certified maxillofacial surgery assistants

A. Continuing education for DAANCE-certified maxillofacial surgery assistants requires those professionals to maintain a systematic course of continual learning as a condition to maintain their professional license. In addition, continuing education is an effective way for dental professionals to sustain knowledge of current and evolving tools, techniques, technology, innovative medications and in-depth information on emerging topics that will enhance their professional skills and abilities.

B. Pursuant to the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-31.1-7, all DAANCE-certified maxillofacial surgery assistants licensed to practice in Rhode Island under the provisions of the Act and this Part, shall, on or before the first (1st day of May of each even-numbered year, maintain evidence that in the preceding two (2) years he or she has satisfactorily completed at least twenty (20) hours of continuing education courses relevant to the practice of certified maxillofacial surgery assistants, according to the criteria in § 2.16 of this Part. Continuing education requirements cited in this Part shall be pro-rated for a licensee whose license is in effect for a period of less than two (2) years (i.e., an average of ten (10) hours of continuing education shall be required each year the license is in effect).

C. All DAANCE-certified maxillofacial surgery assistants practicing in a dental setting shall receive a minimum of one (1) hour per year of training on the CDC Infection Control Guidelines.

D. All DAANCE-certified maxillofacial surgery assistants practicing in a dental setting shall hold a current certificate of completion of an approved course in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for the Healthcare Provider that includes a hands-on skill component and conforms to the current American Heart Association Guidelines Update for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) offered by any accredited agency approved by the Board.

E. If the applicant attests to completion of prescribed course(s) of continuing education and is in compliance with the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-31.1-6, the Board shall issue the applicant a license registration for a two (2) year period in accordance with the requirements of § 2.6.1 of this Part.

F. It shall be the sole responsibility of the individual DAANCE-certified maxillofacial surgery assistant to obtain documentation from the approved sponsoring or co-sponsoring organization, agency or other, of his or her participation in the learning experience, including the date and number of hours earned.

G. These documents shall be safeguarded by the DAANCE-certified maxillofacial surgery assistant for a minimum of five (5) years for random audit by the Board, if requested. At the time of license renewal, each licensee shall be required to attest that he/she has complied with the continuing education requirements stated in this Part. Failure to produce satisfactory documentation of completion of continuing education requirements upon request by the Board may constitute grounds for disciplinary action.

H. Licensure renewal shall be denied to any applicant who fails to attest to completion of continuing education courses relevant to the practice of maxillofacial surgery assisting as required by this Part.

I. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 2.8.4(F) and 2.8.4(G) of this Part, no license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene or maxillofacial surgery assisting in Rhode Island shall be refused, nor shall any license be suspended or revoked, except as:

1. Provided for in the Act; and

2. Failure to attest to completion of continuing education as provided by this Part.

J. The Board may, however, extend for only one (1) six (6) month period such educational requirements, if the Board is satisfied that the applicant has suffered hardship which prevented the applicant from meeting the requirements of this Part.

2.8.5Issuance and Renewal of License - DAANCE- Certified Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant

A. A license shall be issued by the Board to an applicant found to have satisfactorily met all the requirements of this Part. Said license unless sooner suspended or revoked shall expire biennially on the 30th of June of each even-numbered year.

B. Every person so licensed who desires to renew his or her license shall file with the Board by the 1st of May in each even-numbered year, a renewal application duly executed together with attestation to completion of continuing education requirements and the renewal fee as determined biennially by the Director in consultation with the Board, and as set forth in the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title). Upon receipt of such application and payment of said fee, a license renewal shall be granted effective for the biennial licensure period unless sooner suspended or revoked.

1. For those licensees who shall have attained the age of not less than seventy (70) years ("emeritus active") as of June 30th of the year of licensure, the renewal fee (non-refundable) shall be as set forth in the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title).

C. Pursuant to the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-31.1-21, the registration certificate of all DAANCE-certified maxillofacial surgery assistants whose renewals accompanied by the prescribed fee are not filed on or before the 1st day of July of each even numbered year, shall be automatically revoked. The Board may in its discretion and upon the payment by the DAANCE-certified maxillofacial surgery assistant of the current licensure (registration) fee plus an additional fee as set forth in the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title), reinstate any license (certificate) revoked under the provisions of the Act and this Part.

D. Inactive Status

1. DAANCE-Certified maxillofacial surgery assistants not intending to practice in Rhode Island may request on a biennial basis to be placed on inactive status. Such requests shall be made in writing to the dental administrator and shall be accompanied by a fee as set forth in the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title).

2. Persons on inactive status may be reinstated by paying the current annual registration fee and shall meet such requirements established by the Act and as prescribed in this Part, including attesting to completion of the required continuing dental education courses relevant to the practice of maxillofacial surgery assisting as specified in § 2.8.4 of this Part.

216 R.I. Code R. § 216-RICR-40-05-2.8

Amended effective 4/4/2019