Section 246-817-205 - Dental anesthesia assistant certification requirementsAn applicant for certification as a dental anesthesia assistant must submit to the department:
(1) A completed application on forms provided by the secretary;(2) Applicable fees as defined in WAC 246-817-99005;(3) Evidence of: (a) Completion of a commission approved dental anesthesia assistant education and training. Approved education and training includes:(i) Completion of the "Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination (DAANCE)" or predecessor program, provided by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS); or(ii) Completion of the "Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Assistants Course" course provided by the California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (CALAOMS); or(iii) Completion of substantially equivalent education and training approved by the commission.(b) Completion of training in intravenous access or phlebotomy. Training must include: (i) Eight hours of didactic training that must include:(D) Risks and complications; and(ii) Hands on experience starting and maintaining intravenous lines with at least ten successful intravenous starts on a human or simulator/manikin; or(iii) Completion of substantially equivalent education and training approved by the commission;(c) A current and valid certification for health care provider basic life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), or pediatric advanced life support (PALS);(d) A valid Washington state general anesthesia permit of the oral and maxillofacial surgeon or dental anesthesiologist where the dental anesthesia assistant will be performing his or her services; and(4) Any other information determined by the commission.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-817-205
Amended by WSR 21-01-215, Filed 12/23/2020, effective 1/23/2021Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.350 RCW, RCW 18.32.0365, 18.32.640, 18.130.050(14), and 18.260.120. WSR 13-15-144, § 246-817-205, filed 7/23/13, effective 8/23/13.