Utah Admin. Code 156-69-204

Current through Bulletin 2024-20, October 15, 2024

Section R156-69-204 - Dental Hygienist Anesthesia and Analgesia Permit Qualifications

Under Subsection 58-69-301(4)(b), the qualifications for a dental hygienist with local anesthesia permit are the following:

(1)

(a) current Utah licensure as a dental hygienist; or

(b) documentation of meeting Utah requirements for licensure as a dental hygienist;

(2) completion of a program of training in the administration of local anesthesia, including nitrous oxide, that:

(a)

(i) is accredited by the CODA; or

(ii) is the substantial equivalent of Subsection (2)(a)(i) provided in a continuing education format by an ADA accredited school; and

(b) documentation of successful completion of the program by a letter from the program director, or equivalent; and

(3)

(a) a passing score on the WREB, CDCA, or S RTA written anesthesia examination; or

(b) a current, active in good standing license to administer local anesthesia in another state in the United States; and

(4) current CPR or BCLS-BLS certification.

Utah Admin. Code R156-69-204

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-06, effective 3/10/2020

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-07, effective 3/27/2023