Section 4.10 - Minimum Requirements for Chapter 112-approved Programs and Chapters 69- and 74-approved Programs That Do Not Have CODA AccreditationAll Chapter 112-approved Programs, and Chapters 69- and 74-approved Programs that are not accredited by CODA, must:
(1) culminate in a diploma or certificate of completion or credential; and(2) consist of an academic program in which:(a) Students must complete a minimum of 936 hours which includes courses in the content areas specified in 234 CMR 4.10(2)(a) l. through 5.: 1. Biomedical sciences content area: a. body structure and function;b. basic concepts of microbiology pertaining to infection control; and2. Professional dental assisting content area:a. dental materials and instruments;b. dental radiography techniques and safety;c. basic dental and oral anatomy;d. introductory content in oral histology, embryology, pathology, and therapeutics; ande. legal and ethical aspects (dental record keeping, terminology, charting and patient confidentiality);3. Clinical content area: a. chairside dental assisting and appropriate laboratory procedures;b. patient education and preventive dentistry;c. dental radiographic procedures;d. infection control; ande. assisting in management of dental and medical emergencies;4. Course work in oral and written communications and basic behavioral concepts;5. A minimum of 200 hours of clinical experience.(b) Instructors shall hold a degree in dentistry, dental hygiene or dental assisting from a CODA-accredited school or program or hold a current certificate in dental assisting from DANB or other Board-approved certifying body.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1271, eff. 10/10/2014.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1363, eff. 4/20/2018.