Section 246-815-115. Exception application procedures for approval of dental hygiene expanded functions education programs.

(1) This section applies only to dental hygiene programs:

(a) Currently accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation; and

(b) With accredited program curriculum that includes the administration of local anesthetic, administration of nitrous oxide analgesia and restorative dentistry.

(2) A program representative may apply for approval of a dental hygiene expanded function(s) education program by submitting to the department:

(a) An application on forms available from the department of health, dental hygiene program.

(b) The current and the proposed expanded function course outlines and syllabuses, and:

(i) An identification of the differences between the current and proposed courses;

(ii) Documentation of the differences between the current and proposed courses.

(3) The program representative shall not submit a self study guide or an application fee.

(4) The department may, at the secretary's discretion, conduct a site visit and evaluation.

(5) The representative of an approved expanded function education program shall report all modifications of the approved program to the department in writing.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280, 18.29.120, 18.29.140, and 18.29.150. WSR 04-20-049, § 246-815-115, filed 10/1/04, effective 11/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.29.130(6) and 18.29.021 (1)(a). WSR 92-03-126 (Order 236), § 246-815-115, filed 1/21/92, effective 2/21/92.]

RCW 43.70.280, 18.29.120, 18.29.140, and 18.29.150. WSR 04-20-049, § 246-815-115, filed 10/1/04, effective 11/1/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.29.130(6) and 18.29.021 (1)(a). WSR 92-03-126 (Order 236), § 246-815-115, filed 1/21/92, effective 2/21/92.