Regulation .30 Qualifications for Board Recognition to Prescribe and Administer Medication.
Regulation .30 Qualifications for Board Recognition to Prescribe and Administer Medication.LinkCopy Citation
A.
A dental hygienist who wishes to receive recognition by the Board as being qualified to prescribe and administer medication shall:
(1)
Hold an active license to practice dental hygiene in this State; and
(2)
Successfully complete a Board-approved course of at least 4 hours consisting of at least 4 hours of didactic training.
B.
A dental hygienist shall pass a written examination administered by the Board-approved course with an overall passing grade of at least 75 percent.
C.
The examination shall consist of at least 25 questions with a time limit of no more than 60 minutes to complete the examination.
D.
The Board-approved course of instruction in prescribing and administering medication may be obtained by:
(1)
A dental hygienist while an undergraduate student in a Board-approved school for dental hygiene that is accredited by the American Dental Association Committee on Dental Accreditation or its successor organization; or
(2)
A dental hygienist who completes the course offered by an accredited dental hygiene program.
E.
The course offered by the accredited dental hygiene program may be completed in-person or online.